But in reality the two parties are miles apart: Labour set to prepare for entry, the Tories still under pressure from internal sceptics to rule it out for ever.
Meanwhile, in the UK, Mr Blair was facing renewed pressure to mount a campaign for British entry into the single currency in the wake of his landslide election victory.
Along with excellent ergonomics, Fujitsu makes mobile data entry easier by combining a multiple touch interface with precise and pressure-sensitive pen input.