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...
National archives: Sir John Major, the head pushed separate Scottish time zone
plans for Scotland were not a separate Time Zone than the rest of the UK decided against the Ex-Premier Sir John Major , The National archives reveal recently.
England, Wales and Northern Ireland , on the same Time Zone as Germany and France, the proposals for a single /double summer time (SDST.
the proponents in the 1990s, said it would be several days in these regions.
But Sir John wrote that it is "feed the separatist debate".
In a hand-written note on untimed memo included in the files released at The National Archives in Kew, he wrote: "I Am strictly against it and would like to say so. "
He wrote as a private member's bill was prepared, so that the members in the debate, the thing is maybe.
remained The Clocks forward by one hour in winter and two hours in summer in most of the UK aligning with Central European time (CET) - while Scotland, on the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
The proposals would have meant it would be easier, one hour later than previously in The Morning , and darker an hour later in the evening.
The Proposal has been design by the Lord mount garret the end of 1994, And Then about a year later from Bournemouth West MP John Butterfill , who has the law.
Michael Forsyth , the former Secretary of state for Scotland, is also vehemently against The Proposal in a letter to the lord president of the Privy Council, Tony Newton.
He wrote that it was an "extremely serious matter" for him and the Conservatives in Scotland.
"I think that the colleagues do not appreciate the strength of feeling, that those who are convicted of, wrote by a move to SDST to an extra hour of darkness, the winter 's morning," he said.
"There is widespread opposition to such a change in the whole of Scotland, and this was exacerbated by John Butterfill , the ridiculous proposal that a separate Time Zone for Scotland, if The Change in the promotion, the for England and Wales. "
not decided in The Cabinet that the government will make time available to discuss The Bill .
But, the road safety activists have the idea, to demand that The Change would mean, SDST, to lighter evenings and reduce The Number of crashes.
But there remains the concern in Scotland about the impact that a longer time of darkness in The Morning about things like agriculture and Travel .
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Source of news: bbc.com
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