Tony Blair won a record-breaking General Election victory today as he headed back to No 10 for an historic third term in power - but with a reduced majority.
He became the first Labour leader to win three contests in a row and promised to learn the lessons of the signal voters had sent by curbing his command of the Commons.
Mr Blair told party workers at Trimdon Labour Club in his Sedgefield constituency: "I know there are lots of lessons to learn but I do feel very proud of the fact that we have managed that historic third term victory."
He added: "To be re-elected for a third time is very special so it's a tremendous privilege and an honour."
Tory leader Michael Howard conceded defeat at his count in Folkestone, after retaining his own seat.
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