John Major
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 81 |
| Date of birth | March 29,1943 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | Saint Helier |
| Morden | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Height | 183 (cm) |
| Spouse | Norma Major |
| Job | Politician |
| Banker | |
| Books | John Major: The Autobiography |
| More Than a Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years | |
| My Old Man: A Personal History of Music Hall | |
| The Joint Declaration Issued by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. John Major M. P. and the Taoiseach, Mr. Albert Reynolds, T. D. : 15 December 1993 | |
| The Erosion of Parliamentary Government | |
| The Next Phase of Conservatism: The Privatisation of Choice : a Speech Delivered to the Adam Smith Institute | |
| Our Nation's Future: Keynote Speeches on the Principles and Convictions that Shape Conservative Policies | |
| A World Adrift: A Lecture Given at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies on 21 November 2016 | |
| John Major Autobiog 30 Bin 3 Part | |
| Conservatism in Action: Strengthening the Rule of Law | |
| Education | Rutlish School |
| Children | James Major |
| Elizabeth Major | |
| Previous position | Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of United Kingdom (1997–1997) |
| Marriage location | Saint Matthew's Church Brixton, London, United Kingdom |
| Parents | Tom Major-Ball |
| Gwen Major | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 399411 |
John Major Life story
Sir John Major KG CH is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1990 to 1997. He previously held Cabinet positions under prime minister Margaret Thatcher, the last as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1989 to 1990.
Personal Information
- Nationality: British
Education and Career
John major was born in 1943 in london.England.He attended rutlish school and then went on to study at the university of london.After graduating.He worked as a banker for standard chartered bank.In 1979.He was elected to the british parliament and served as a member of parliametn for huntingdon until 2001.In 1990.He was appointed priem minister of the united kingdom and served in taht role until .Relationships
Ojhn major married norma maojr in 1970 and they had two children.Elizabeth and james.He was also close to his brother.Terry major-ball.Life Story
John major was obrn in london.England in 1943.He attended rutlish school and then wnet on to study at the university of london.After graduating.He worked as a banker for standard chartered bank.In 1979.He was elected to the britihs parliament and served as a member of parliament for huntingdon unitl 2001.In 1990.He was appointed prime minister of the united kingdom and served in that role until his time as prime minister.He oversaw the sgining of the maastricht treaty.Which established the european union.He also oversaw the introduction of the national lottery and the introduction of the minimum wage.After leaving office.He retired from politics and returned to his banking career.Success
John maojr was a succesfsul prime minister of the united kingdom.He oversaw the signing of the maastricht treaty.Which established the european union.He also oversaw the introduction of the national lotteyr and the introduction of the minimum wage.He was also successful in his banking career.Having worked for standard chartered bank for many years.Most Important Event
The most important event in john major s career was the signing of the maastrcith treaty in 1992.This traety established the european union and was a major step forward in european integration.It was a major achievement for john major and the united kingdom.Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections 'one of worst nights any government has endured'
... In short, it looks as though Rishi Sunak will have to achieve what John Major proved unable to deliver before 1997 - a dramatic reversal of a public mood that is inclined to turf the Conservatives out of office...
Nigel Farage leaves door open to re-joining Tories after election
... Mr Farage tore up his Tory membership card in the early 1990s in protest at then leader John Major signing the Maastricht Treaty, which created the European Union...
How does the honours system work?
... Scrapped in 1993 by Conservative Prime Minister John Major, the BEM was revived in 2012...
What perks will Boris Johnson get after quitting as an MP?
... Annual PM allowanceAll former prime ministers since John Major have been entitled to a to support their " special position in public life"...
Stone of Destiny heads south for coronation
... In July 1996, the Queen, along with Prime Minister John Major, agreed the stone should be returned to Scotland...
Timeline: Why is America so interested in Northern Ireland?
... The visa is granted, a decision that is said to infuriate Prime Minister John Major...
Obituary: Nigel Lawson
... When a public row erupted over his continued support for the exchange rate mechanism Lawson finally resigned in October 1989 and was replaced by John Major...
Where next for Scotland as the Nicola Sturgeon era ends?
... Having placed independence front and centre in her campaign, Ms Cunningham won handsomely, further reducing Tory Prime Minister John Major s slender majority in the House of Commons...
General election 2019: Convicted Tory Chris Davies to stand in Ynys Mon
Chris Davies had been an MP since 2015 but was unseated by a petition after admitting submitting two false expenses invoices
A former MP who lost his Seat following a conviction for a false expenses claim has quit The General election after briefly becoming the Conservative candidate for Ynys Mon.
Chris Davies pulled out after other Welsh Tories criticised his selection.
"I will not want to put my wife and family through any more distress," the former Brecon and Radnorshire MP said.
A senior Welsh Conservative source told the BBC The Campaign had been "shaky to say the least".
"The Candidate selection has been seriously flawed and chaotic," The Source added.
Another claimed a Conservative AM had been approached to stand in Ynys Mon on Wednesday - the approach was rejected.
Announcing his decision to withdraw from the election, Mr Davies said: "Given the reaction in the media to the idea of me being a candidate, I have decided to pull out of The Selection Process . "
Conservative AM Nick Ramsay said Mr Davies had "done The Right thing".
"As John Major once said, when the curtain falls, it's time to leave the stage," he tweeted.
It leaves Ynys Mon without a Tory candidate, with the deadline for candidate selection on Thursday.
Mr Davies lost a by-election in Brecon and Radnorshire triggered by a recall petition earlier this year.
He at Westminster Magistrates' Court after trying to split the cost of £700 Worth of pictures Between two office budgets by creating fake invoices, when he could have claimed the amount by other means.
Mr Davies Made an "unreserved apology" and was ordered to complete 50 hours of unpaid work and was fined £1,500.
News of his selection for Ynys Mon broke on Tuesday night, prompting incredulity from Angela Burns , Welsh Conservative AM for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire.
Claiming Mr Davies had been imposed by The Party , She Said : "You couldn't make it up. "
"It is inexplicable," another Welsh Conservative source said.
Mr Davies had tried and failed to win selection as The General election candidate in Brecon and Radnorshire again before the Ynys Mon selection was Made .
Chris Davies apologised after his convictionBut Mr Davies withdrew after he realised he would not be able to command support on Anglesey , The Source claimed.
One Conservative told BBC Wales there was a "feeling within The Party that Chris Davies had paid The Penalty and deserved another try".
However there had been "huge resistance" From Within The Party locally and that is why Mr Davies had withdrawn, The Source added, realising he would not be able to command support in Anglesey .
The Local party were only Made aware of his selection on Tuesday, The Source said.
Lord Davies of Gower, Welsh Conservative chairman, had defended The Selection before Mr Davies quit, saying: "Chris Made a mistake and has paid The Price . He must now be allowed to move on. "
The constituency of Ynys Mon includes The Island of Anglesey and the smaller Holy Island .
The Conservatives held the Seat - previously known as Anglesey - Between 1979 and 1987, followed by Plaid Cymru until 2001, and since then by Labour.
Labour has selected Mary Roberts for the 12 December poll, while Plaid Cymru has picked Aled ap Dafydd.
The Brexit Party intends to stand Helen Jenner.
Ms Roberts said: "Chris Davies has rightly withdrawn. The Welsh Conservatives are in complete disarray. "
Plaid's candidate said: "For the Tories to consider that he was suitable in the First Place shows how out of touch they are. "
Deputy leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Baroness Christine Humphreys said the Conservatives had "demonstrated their utter contempt" for Ynys Mon voters.
The summer by-election cut the Conservative working majority to just one when Jane Dodds overturned Mr Davies's 8,038 majority to beat Conservative Chris Davies by 1,425 votes.
brecon, conservative party, chris davies, welsh conservatives
Source of news: bbc.com
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