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John Major

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Gender Male
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
BooksJohn 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 positionShadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of United Kingdom (1997–1997)
Marriage locationSaint Matthew's Church Brixton, London, United Kingdom
Parents Tom Major-Ball
Gwen Major
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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.

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... 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...

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General election 2019: Major urges support for ex-Tory Brexit rebels

Mar 25,2023 2:10 am

Sir John Major has urged people to re-elect three MPs who were expelled from the Conservatives for voting against Boris Johnson over Brexit.

The ex-Tory PM is backing independent candidates David Gauke , Dominic Grieve and Anne Milton , all Running Against his party in The General election.

Sir John said "tribal loyalties" had been loosened by Brexit.

But Mr Johnson described the comments as "very sad" and "wrong", calling his predecessor's views "outdated".

The Conservatives say they will take the UK out of the EU in January if they win a parliamentary majority.

They say this honours the result of the 2016 referendum, in which 52% of people backed Leave.

After they had voted against the possibility of the Prime Minister pursuing a no-deal exit from the EU. Later, 10 of the MPs were allowed back.

Of The Remainder , Mr Gauke, Mr Grieve and Ms Milton are all running as independents in the seats they held at the 2017 general election.

In a video message, Sir John, a prominent Remain campaigner, described Brexit as "the worst foreign policy decision in my lifetime".

He called Mr Gauke, Mr Grieve and Ms Milton "principled, decent human beings".

He added: "None of them has left the Conservative Party ; the Conservative Party has left them.

"Without such talent on its benches, Parliament will be the poorer, which is why - if I were resident in any one of their constituencies - they would have my vote. "

In response, Mr Johnson said he disagreed with his "illustrious predecessor".

He added: "I think it's very sad and I think that he is wrong, and I think that he represents a view that is outdated, alas, greatly that I respect him and his record

"And I think that what we need to do now is honour The Will of the people and get Brexit done. "

Another former Prime Minister , Labour's Tony Blair , warned that Brexit "won't be over" in January.

He added that it was "undemocratic" to be "mixing up Brexit with a general election".

Mr Blair also said: "Brexit is The Substitute of a comforting delusion for the discomforting challenge of a changing world. "

'Delighted'

Mr Johnson says a Conservative government would be able to reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU by the end of 2020.

Mr Gauke was among those who disputed whether this was possible within The Timeline suggested by the Prime Minister .

But Mr Johnson said the UK was in a "zero-tariff, zero-quota position" already, which would make The Talks easier.

Mr Gauke said he was "delighted" to have backing from Sir John, who "represents The Best traditions of the Conservative Party ".

And Mr Grieve said he had been an "outstanding PM and Conservative whose moderation and Common Sense put Mr Johnson to shame".

Speaking on a visit in Hampshire, Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson said the ex-PM's intervention showed Mr Johnson had taken the Conservative Party "off to the extreme".

"This is a party that bears no resemblance to the One Nation Conservatives that many moderate people in This Country have appreciated and that's one of the reasons so many of Those People are now going to be voting Liberal Democrat," She Said .

Sir John, who was Prime Minister between 1990 and 1997, is a long-standing critic of the government's Brexit plans.

In September, he joined arguing it was designed to stop MPs being able to prevent a no-deal Brexit on the then deadline of 31 October.

The Supreme Court declared the suspension unlawful.



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Source of news: bbc.com

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