LONDON, Sept. 6 -- Prime Minister Tony Blair, the second-longest-serving British leader since the 19th century, struggled to contain a growing political rebellion Wednesday, as eight junior members of his government resigned amid new demands for him to set a date for his departure or step down now. -
Blair Tries to Contain Revolt in Own Party As 8 Quit Government
LONDON, Sept. 6 -- Prime Minister Tony Blair, the second-longest-serving British leader since the 19th century, struggled to contain a growing political rebellion Wednesday, as eight junior members of his government resigned amid new demands for him to set a date for his departure or step down now.-
By Kevin Sullivan and Mary Jordan