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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.
As Prime Minister Sir John Major oversaw Britain's longest period of continuous economic growth and the beginning of the Northern Ireland Peace Process. Born. 29 March 1943, St Helier,...
Sep 23, 2024 · John Major (born March 29, 1943, London, England) is a British politician and public official who was prime minister of the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1997. The son of a former circus performer and vaudeville manager, Major left school at age 16 to help support his family.
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Nov 2, 2022 · British politician John Major served as prime minister of the United Kingdom from November 1990 to May 1997.
John Major's tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom began on 28 November 1990 when he accepted an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to form a government, succeeding Margaret Thatcher, and ended on 2 May 1997 upon his resignation.
Sep 18, 2024 · Sir John Major sits down with Amol Rajan to share his thoughts on the state of Britain, western democracy and the Conservative Party he led for 7 years. As the Conservative Party finds itself...
Oct 17, 2022 · The prime ministers appointed by the Queen. The Queen has appointed every PM since 1955, but Liz Truss w the first invited to Balmoral. All the latest content about John Major from the BBC.
