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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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... 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...

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... Scrapped in 1993 by Conservative Prime Minister John Major, the BEM was revived in 2012...

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... Annual PM allowanceAll former prime ministers since John Major have been entitled to a to support their " special position in public life"...

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... 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?

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... The visa is granted, a decision that is said to infuriate Prime Minister John Major...

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... 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...

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Mar 25,2023 9:10 pm

... 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...

Tony Blair to join Queen's highest chivalry order at Windsor ceremony

Mar 25,2023 2:10 am

Sir Tony Blair , The Duchess of Cornwall and Baroness Amos are to be installed as members of The Order of the Garter, Britain's most prestigious royal order of chivalry at a ceremony later.

The former PM received his knighthood from The Queen on Friday and will now join this medieval royal order, at The Event at Windsor Castle .

Appointments are a personal choice of The Queen - But it is Not Yet confirmed if she will be at The Ceremony .

The Duke of York is expected to attend.

Prince Andrew missed Jubilee events after testing positive for Covid, But a source close to The Duke says he intends to be at The Order of the Garter ceremony, in what will be his first public appearance since The Memorial service for Prince Philip.

Although no longer a " working royal" and not using the HRH title, Prince Andrew is still a " royal companion" of The Order and eligible to attend.

Baroness Amos, a former Labour cabinet minister and UN under-secretary, becomes The First black member of The Order since it was founded in 1348.

It is understood that Sir Tony, Baroness Amos and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall have already been given the insignia of The Order in private meetings with The Queen .

The honour comes with the status of a knight and Sir Tony received his knighthood, without any publicity, from The Queen in an audience at Windsor last week.

Sir Tony had been one of the longest-serving Prime Ministers during The Queen 's 70-year reign, including the tumultuous times that followed the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.

A petition had been launched against Sir Tony receiving a knighthood, with opponents criticising his involvement in the Iraq War .

The appointments to The Order of the Garter were announced at New Year , But members are formally installed at an annual ceremony in June, with velvet robes and plumed caps worn in a colourful procession.

The Queen appeared several times during the Platinum Jubilee weekend, But her mobility problems forced her to pull out of the Thanksgiving Service and it's not been confirmed whether she will attend " Garter Day".

This involves a service in St George's Chapel in Windsor, music from a marching band and a procession by members of The Order .

It is usually a regular date in The Queen 's diary, although The Ceremony had been cancelled during the pandemic.

Camilla becomes one of the " royal companions" with her appointment seen as a personal sign of approval by The Queen .

Sir Tony and Baroness Amos become " knight and lady companions" of The Order , which has a membership of up to 24 people.

Other members include former Prime Minister Sir John Major and former MI5 director-general Baroness Manningham-Buller. The Oldest Member is 90-year-old Lord Morris, a former Labour cabinet member.

The Order , instituted by Edward Iii , originated from medieval chivalry and senior figures around a monarch.

The modern criteria, according to Buckingham Palace , is to " honour those who have undertaken public service, who have contributed in a particular way to national life".

In Scotland, The Order of The Thistle was founded in 1687. Two new members were recently appointed, Sir George Reid and Lady Elish Angiolini .



Source of news: bbc.com

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