Yep Blair does definitely gain. Anti terror legislation now passes:
http://www.xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11965-4570206,00.html
After the second incident that happened a few days ago, I even heard that they were going to have an emergency vote that night to pass the legislation.
The legislation has also been described as similar to teh USA patriot act.
And take a look at this:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/4341659.stm
83% say Lords are right to block government anti terror bill. Also read the coments.
I know this is one website, and definetly does not represent all Britons, but it gives you an idea.