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Sir John Major KG, CH (born 29 March 1943) is a British former 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, his last as chancellor of the Exchequer from 1989 to 1990.
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Jul 27, 2024 · John Major, British politician and public official who was prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1997. He gained a seat in the House of Commons during the Conservative Party landslide of 1979 and served in that body until his retirement in 2001.
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Learn about John Major's rise to power as the successor of Margaret Thatcher, his achievements and challenges as prime minister, and his defeat by Tony Blair in 1997. Find out about his policies on the EU, the economy, Northern Ireland, and more.
Nov 2, 2022 · British politician John Major served as prime minister of the United Kingdom from November 1990 to May 1997.
Learn about John Major's life, achievements and challenges as the UK's Prime Minister during the longest period of economic growth and the beginning of the Northern Ireland Peace Process. Find out his major acts, interesting facts and biography on the official government website.
Nov 28, 1990 · Learn about the life and career of John Major, the UK Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997. Find out how he succeeded Margaret Thatcher, negotiated the Maastricht Treaty, and faced economic and political challenges.
Nov 9, 2022 · John Major: a brief guide to Britain’s prime minister in the 1990s. A new fictionalised portrayal of John Major, prime minister of Britain between 1990–97 and the last Conservative in Downing Street in the 20th century, is upon us as Jonny Lee Miller takes on the role in season 5 of The Crown.
