By Tim Shipman, Deputy Political Editor PUBLISHED: 17:13 EST, 29 May 2012 | UPDATED: 10:30 EST, 1 June 2012 David Cameron has developed a ‘special relationship’ with Tony Blair, holding at least eight conversations with him on how to run the country. Mr Blair visited Mr Cameron’s official country residence of Chequers last July – a meeting that has previously never been disclosed by Downing Street. The pair have also had at least seven phone conversations since Mr Cameron took the keys to No10, a rate of around once every three months. Advice: David Cameron (left) has held at least eight conversations with Tony Blair on how to run the country
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Blair visited Cameron at Chequers last July, Downing Street reveals
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Pair speak once every three months with next call due in September
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They have spoken on phone seven times most recently in February
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Topics include Euro crisis, the economy, and public sector reform
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Blair also advises Cameron about coping with the rigours of the job
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Ex-PM speaks to senior ministers on public service reform
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News will anger Tory backbenchers concerned about Lib Dem influence
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Blair said to admire Cameron's efforts to drag party into centre ground
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