Howard Is Routed by Australia's Blair and an Ex-Bbc Typist

Mail on Sunday › November 25, 2007

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AUSTRALIA elected a 'new Tony Blair' yesterday as their Labor Party swept to power, ending John Howard's 11 years as Prime Minister.

Kevin Rudd, a 50-year-old former diplomat, who has portrayed himself as a reforming leader in the mould of Mr Blair, brought a humiliating end to Mr Howard's career.

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Howard Is Routed by Australia's Blair and an Ex-Bbc Typist

The Liberal Party leader, 68, who had looked all but unassailable just a year ago, even faced losing his own seat last ...

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