Premiership of Tony Blair elected Labour leader as the only successfully nominated candidate with 313 nominations compared to John McDonnell's 29 at close of nominations on 17 May 2007, the result being declared formally and coming into effect on 24 June 2007 with Tony Blair resigning as Prime Minister on 27 June 2007 and Gordon Brown being asked to form a government by The Queen later that day. Blair stepped down as an MP immediately triggering a by-election in Sedgefield. He has declined the traditional seat in the House of Lords offered to former Prime Ministers, commenting that it is, "not my scene" Tony
Member of parliament styled "Yang Berhormat" ("Honourable") with the initials "Y.B." appended prenominally. A prince who is a member of Parliament is styled "Yang Berhormat Mulia". The Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Tuns who are members of Parliament are styled "Yang Amat Berhormat" ("Most Honourable"), abbreviated Y.A.B. The Parliament of Malta consists of the President of Malta and the House of Representatives of 69 members (article 51 of the Constitution), referred to as "members of Parliament" (article 52(1) of the Constitution). When appointed from outside the House, the Speaker is also considered a member of the Parliament. The Constitution lists the qualifications