Here we reflect on some of the main business carried out by Tony Blair this week.

You will find a number of links within the text which will take you to the relevant story, broadcast or photo gallery - as well as a few external links which you may find useful.

This week saw the launch of the Respect Action Plan aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour, the sad death of two Parliamentary colleagues and a busy PMQs.

Man of the People

On Monday Tony Blair paid tribute to his former colleague Tony Banks who died from a massive stroke while on holiday in the United States. The Prime Minister said Lord Stratford was "one of the most charismatic politicians in Britain, a true man of the people".

The PM sent a message for Eid al-Adha. Sending his best wishes to the Muslim community commemorating the devotion of the prophet Abraham, he said it was a time to "relect on the extraordinary contribution of Islam".

It’s all about Respect

On Tuesday the Prime Minister launched the government’s action plan to tackle low-level anti-social behaviour. With £28 million of new funding, Respect includes proposals aimed at detering bad behaviour while investing in good behaviour. Read the Respect Action Plan. 

As part of the action plan, the Government will tackle poor parenting which it sees as one of the root causes of anti-social behaviour.

Prime Minister cleans up

The PM took matters into his own hands as he helped clean up graffiti on an estate in Swindon then met residents to hear about the anti-social behaviour problems they face in their community. Take a look at our gallery of images from the visit.

You can have your say on anti-social behaviour and send you questions in to Louise Casey, the head of the government’s Respect task force, during our web chat on Tuesday 17 January.

Busy PMQ’s

On Wednesday Mr Blair faced his weekly round of questions in the House of Commons. During this week’s PMQ’s, the PM paid tribute to MP Rachel Squire and former sports minister Tony Banks, who both died recently.

You can watch the broadcast of the PM answering questions on topics including Respect, Iran, Aids and NHS waiting lists.

Previous weeks

• The PM’s week December 17 to December 23
• The PM’s week December 10 to December 16
• The PM’s week December 3 to December 9
• The PM’s week November 26 to December 2
• The PM’s week November 19 to November 25
• The PM’s week November 12 to November 18
• The PM’s week November 5 to November 11
• The PM’s week October 29 to November 4
• The PM’s week October 22 to October 28
• The PM’s week October 15 to October 21
• The PM’s week October 8 to October 14

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