First Blair ministry
The first Blair ministry lasted from May 1997 to June 2001. After eighteen years in opposition, Labour ousted the Conservatives at the May 1997 election with a 179-seat majority. The Prime Minister, Tony Blair, who turned 44 years old days after leading Labour to victory, was the youngest Prime Minister of the twentieth century.
First Blair ministry | |
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Cabinet of the United Kingdom | |
| 1997–2001 | |
Blair in 1997 | |
| Date formed | 2 May 1997 |
| Date dissolved | 8 June 2001 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
| Prime Minister's history | 1997–2007 |
| Deputy Prime Minister | John Prescott |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature | Majority 418 / 659 (63%) |
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| History | |
| Election(s) | 1997 general election |
| Outgoing election | 2001 general election |
| Legislature term(s) | 52nd UK Parliament |
| Budget(s) | |
| Predecessor | Second Major ministry |
| Successor | Second Blair ministry |
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Leader of the Opposition
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Policies
Appointments
First ministry and term
Second ministry and term
Third ministry and term
Post–Prime Minister
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