Two young MPs, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, are determined to modernise the Labour party against a backdrop of economic strife and dire election failures.

After New Labour’s landslide victory, Blair and Brown enjoy early successes at home and overseas – but cracks start to appear within their inner circles.

A rocky midterm period highlights ideological differences within the New Labour leadership. After a second election win, the question of succession comes to the fore.

After the tragedy of 9/11, Tony Blair stands beside America in the war against terror. The fallout of his decisions marks the biggest challenge to his premiership.

After New Labour’s third victory, tensions between No 10 and No 11 are at breaking point. Brown finally becomes Prime Minister, only to face crisis after crisis.