October 14 to October 20
This is where we reflect on some of the main business carried out by Tony Blair this week.
You will find a number of links within the text which will take you to the relevant story or transcript as well as a few external links which you will find useful.
Securing Britain’s energy
On Monday, Tony Blair joined his Norwegian counterpart Jens Stoltenberg at the official launch of a pipeline which will supply up to a fifth of the UK’s gas. He said in future, energy security "will be almost as important as defence" to the security of a country’s interests.
Mr Blair wrote an open, joint letter with Dutch PM Jan Peter Balkenende to other EU leaders warning of an impending, catastrophic "tipping point" on climate change. We held a webchat with the energy minister this week where global warming was on the agenda too.
Question time
Questions on the medical treatment of British troops serving overseas, Muslim women wearing the veil, faith schools, Iraq and control orders dominated the PM’s monthly press conference. He also watched two presentations on change in the NHS.
During PMQs the following day, Mr Blair was asked about healthcare, Iraq and nuclear power, as well as violent video games, Northern Ireland and the future for post offices. Don’t forget you can watch PMQs live on our website every Wednesday at 1200 BST.
Local and international focus
On Thursday the PM hosted a seminar with a dozen regional Mayors to discuss the challenges facing modern cities. Chicago’s Mayor Richard Daly joined in the forum to offer his own expert views on city renewal and vibrant local leadership.
Also this week Mr Blair attended a lunch for the Canada-UK chamber of commerce and met with NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer to talk about the security situation in Afghanistan. On Friday, the PM headed to Finland for an informal EU summit.
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