Blair in Wales after health check

Tony Blair has had his second health check in a few weeks

Tony Blair arrived in south Wales on Thursday evening for a Labour Party dinner.

Security was tight for the visit, which took place after the prime minister was given the all-clear following a second health check after he suffered stomach pains.

Mr Blair smiled and said "I'm fine" to members of the public as he arrived.

Downing Street said the prime minister was "fine" after the check-up.

He had complained of stomach pain on Wednesday hours after the Queen's Speech was outlined.

The 50-year-old prime minister, who suffered a heart scare last month, chaired the weekly cabinet meeting as usual on Thursday morning.