Bookies bet on long-reigning Blair
Bookmakers have backed Prime Minister Tony Blair to lead the Labour party for the next decade.
Though the PM is facing a possible backbench rebellion over the future role of foundation hospitals in a debate tomorrow in the House of Commons, Tony Blair, who celebrates his 50th birthday today, was given a boost of confidence from Ladbrokes the Bookmakers.
And lest we forget those playing the numbers game are seldom mistaken.
Ladbrokes is offering odds of 1-6 on Mr. Blair retaining his premiership for longer than Margaret Thatcher.
Ladbrokes is gambling on the PM remaining in power beyond November 2008. beyond his 55th birthday, by securing victory at the next general election
An enticing punt is for the PM to resign as PM before the next election. The odds are set at 10-1.
