20 years after his defeat, it’s time to give John Major a break
WEBApr 28, 2017 · Few would say that John Major was among the most distinguished of prime ministers, sandwiched as he was between the much more dramatic premierships and dominant personalities of Margaret...
Why John Major's premiership deserves more credit than it is …
WEBNov 13, 2017 · John Major has been a successful former Prime Minister, still making impactful interventions over issues such as the Scottish independence referendum and Brexit. This is unlike other former prime ministers. Drawing on their latest book, Kevin Hickson and Ben Williams explain why we need to reconsider his premiership.
The "Grey" Leader's Lessons: John Major's Leadership Legacy
WEBOct 22, 2023 · John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1997, leading the country through a period of significant change and uncertainty. Despite being criticized for his lack of...
The Final Years of John Major's Government - BBC
WEBAug 27, 2023 · Senior politicians relive the gruelling final years of John Major’s government when rows over Europe and sleaze threatened to split the party in two. Bitter divisions over Europe, inflation,...
'At the very heart of Europe': New Evidence on John Major's …
WEBMar 1, 2019 · John Major’s papers at the National Archives in Kew reveal the emergence of his foreign policy. The evidence suggests that although he did not wish to change the fundamentals of Britain’s European Union Policy, he wanted to be active in making a success of Britain’s EU membership.
One year on, John Major remains the grey man: The ... - The Independent
WEBApr 9, 1993 · Voted Conservative 1992: 'The trouble with John Major is I don't think he's a leader. He's a grey man. He's a banker. He tries to rule by consensus and the country has to have...
BBC News | Talking Point | How will history view John Major?
WEBThe Major years were some of the most dramatic in recent history - they are remembered not for policies but political infighting. Read what you said about John Major.
Reflections with Peter Hennessy, Series 2, Sir John Major - BBC
WEBAug 13, 2014 · In the first programme in this run, Sir John Major, the former Prime Minister, talks about his political journey from Brixton to Downing Street and the challenge of following Margaret Thatcher...
Leadership and Change: Prime Ministers in the Post-War World - John Major
WEBJun 21, 2007 · When John Major became the unexpected Prime Minister in 1990 he was just 47. He was the youngest Prime Minister since Lord Rosebery in the late nineteenth century. Tony Blair was younger still when he became Prime Minister. But John Major's background was rather different from that of Lord Rosebery.
BBC Radio 4 - Amol Rajan Interviews..., Sir John Major
WEB4 days ago · 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. Show more As the Conservative Party finds ...
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