Blair's face considered a 'liability'

Labour MPs are being offered the chance to drop "vote-losing" pictures of Tony Blair from their election leaflets, it emerged today.

Candidates have two options - one with the Prime Minister's image and one without - if they use publicity material provided by their regional party headquarters.

And it seems a majority of Labour MPs will choose the "non-Blair" option for their leaflets. One said: "I don't think the party will find many takers. Many of us are opting for the other leaflet. Even the most loyal MP knows he's a liability."