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Blair's reign 'terminated'

June 26, 2007 14:17 IST

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger with outgoing British Prime Minister Tony BlairOutgoing British Prime Minister ended his term with a meeting with Hollywood superstar-turned-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on his last day in office.

Blair and Schwarzenegger discussed climate change issues when the prime minister visited Los Angeles in 2006.

The two leaders discussed the issue again when Schwarzenegger visited 10, Downing Street.

Blair's office said it was his last bilateral meeting as prime minister.

Blair hands over power to Gordon Brown, the new leader of the Labour Party.

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