[85][86][87] Major assiduously courted contacts at all levels of the party in this period, joining the informal 'Guy Fawkes club' of Conservative MPs and attending various Committees. It will affect nearly every single aspect of our lives for many decades to come. [114][115] Amidst intense media criticism, Major discussed the issue with Margaret Thatcher and an increase in the payments was approved. The bride, also 28, and her father arrived at the church to loud applause from villagers who had gathered to wish her well. Not for resale. [351][353] They had a son, Harrison, born July 2000, who was later diagnosed with autism. The 1991 Japan Festival also took place under his premiership. [254][258] Major was also a director at the bus manufacturers the Mayflower Corporation from 2000 to 2003, which was liquidated in 2004 due to funding issues. [110][111] Major began to gain a bigger profile, giving his first speech at the Conservative Party Conference in October 1986. [352] James Major, a former retail manager and nightclub promoter, married gameshow hostess Emma Noble on 29 March 1999 in the Chapel Crypt at Westminster Abbey. [7] John Major later described the family's circumstances at this time as being "comfortable but not well off". [42][38] He also assisted local Conservative candidates Kenneth Payne in the 1964 general election and Piers Dixon in the 1966 general election. [405], In 2013 the town of Candeleda in Spain named a street for John Major (Avenida de John Major), as Major has holidayed there for many years. Registered in England No. [75][76] Major then attempted to get selected as a candidate for a more promising seat, and despite numerous attempts was unsuccessful until December 1976. John and Norma Major, who have already endured a string of health scares with their son James, were away on holiday and unavailable to comment. The news of Mr Salter's tumour comes three months after his wife's brother James Major, 27, suffered a meningitis scare and a burst appendix. Major never succeeded in reconciling the "Euro-rebels" among his MPs to his European policy, who although relatively few in number, wielded great influence because of his small majority and their wider following among Conservative activists and voters. [302], Writing shortly after he left office, the historian and journalist Paul Johnson wrote that Major was "a hopeless leader" who "should never have been Prime Minister". [345][62][63] She was a teacher and a member of the Young Conservatives. He said that he wanted a "firebreak from politics" and to focus on writing and his business, sporting and charity work. John also had two other half-siblings from his father's affairs which he was not to learn of until much later. Major's first promotion came when he was appointed as a Parliamentary Private Secretary in January 1981 to Patrick Mayhew and Timothy Raison, both Ministers of State at the Home Office. Major held several junior government positions under Thatcher from 1984 to 1987, including Parliamentary Private Secretary and assistant whip. 1 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. It will make our country poorer and weaker. "[291] In early 2020, after the UK formally left the EU with an initial deal, Major expressed his concerns about a future trading deal with the EU being "flimsy". [368][369] and a Patron of British Gymnastics. [138], Major spent most of a summer holiday that year in Spain conducting extensive background reading on foreign affairs and British foreign policy. In February 1970 Major became Chairman of the Housing Committee, being responsible for overseeing the building of several large council estates. "Skill in context: A comparison of politicians. [40] Major stood as a Councillor in the 1964 Lambeth London Borough Council election for Larkhall ward at the age of 21 in 1964, losing to Labour. [311] Seldon concludes that "Major was neither non-entity nor failure. "[374], In the 1999 New Year Honours List, Major was made a Companion of Honour for his work on the Northern Ireland peace process. In the 1997 election on 1 May 1997, Labour won a 179-seat majority, ending their eighteen years in opposition. Two years into his premiership, Major went on to lead the Conservative Party to a fourth consecutive electoral victory, winning more than 14 million votes, which remains the highest number ever won by a political party in Britain. [319] After leaving office, Major stated that "Perhaps up to a point I was too sensitive about some of the things in the press, Im happy to concede that. This was similar to his stance on devolution in Scotland before referendums were held on the subject both there and in Wales in 1997. Major's second ministry was also defined by conflicts within the Conservative Party regarding Europe after the government's defeat on the Maastricht Treaty. [390], A painting of John Major by Diccon Swan is on display at the Carlton Club, and was unveiled by his wife Norma in 1994. [7][8], The Major familyJohn, his parents, and his two older siblings Terry and Pat)[nb 1]lived at 260 Longfellow Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, a middle-class area where Major's father ran a garden ornaments business and his mother worked in a local library and as a part-time dance teacher. The Conservatives were defeated in the 1997 general election, resulting in a Labour government ending 18 years of Conservative rule. Open your image file to the full size using image processing software. Although public favourability of Major has improved since he left office, his premiership has generally been viewed as average in historical rankings and public opinion of British prime ministers..mw-parser-output .toclimit-2 .toclevel-1 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-3 .toclevel-2 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-4 .toclevel-3 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-5 .toclevel-4 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-6 .toclevel-5 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-7 .toclevel-6 ul{display:none}, John Major was born on 29 March 1943 at St Helier Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children in St Helier, Surrey, the son of Gwen Major (ne Coates, 19051970) and former music hall performer Tom Major-Ball (18791962), who was 63 years old when Major was born. By the end of his premiership his puppet would often be shown observing the latest fiasco and ineffectually murmuring "oh dear". Throughout his time in office Major was often acutely sensitive to criticism of him in the press; his biographer Anthony Seldon posits this to an inner vulnerability stemming from his difficult childhood and adolescence. Elizabeth Major, daughter of former Prime Minister John Major, with her fiance Luke Salter at her family home near Huntingdon, where they formerly announced their engagement. Economic growth wasn't re-established until early 1993. RM 2E721TF - Foreign dignitaries offer condolences to relatives of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin during his funeral ceremony in the Christ the . Drinking, smoking or eating comfort food with a partner improves your relationship but can be detrimental to Do not sell or share my personal information. [57][58] Major also undertook fact-finding trips to the Netherlands, Finland and the Soviet Union. Despite describing himself as 'too Left wing' for New Labour, Mr Salter says his political views had never been a problem with his wife's family. [129][130], In 19871988 it became clear that Major had become a 'favourite' of Margaret Thatcher and he was widely tipped for further promotion. Mr Salter, who was 30 and had qualified recently as a hospital doctor, was the childhood sweetheart of the Majors' only daughter Elizabeth, whom he married two years ago. [235] Jonathan Djanogly took over as MP for Huntingdon, retaining the seat for the Conservatives at the 2001 election. 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[307], In academic circles Major's legacy has generally been better received. [144] In September 1989 Major delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, in which he pledged to support Colombia's effort to tackle the drugs trade and reiterated Britain's opposition to the apartheid regime in South Africa. Starring Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Nicole Dubuc, Chelsea Hertford, Marisa Ryan, Matt Mulhern and Beverly Archer, "Major Dad" premiered on September 17, 1989 as part of CBS' Monday night comedy. [13][14] In 1954 John passed the 11+ exam, enabling him to go to Rutlish School, a grammar school in Merton Park, though to John's chagrin his father insisted that he register as 'John Major-Ball'. He needed emergency surgery to remove his appendix, but has fully recovered. Available for editorial and personal use only. [44] In December 1966 he was sent for a long secondment in Jos, Nigeria, which he enjoyed immensely, though he was put off by the casual racism of some of the ex-pat workers there. Things are obviously rather odd and difficult for us at the moment, and the chemotherapy makes me very tired. [188][189][190] Thatcher's staunch anti-European stance also alienated pro-Europe Conservatives. [71][74] Major was selected as the Conservative candidate for the Labour-dominated St Pancras North constituency, fighting both the February and October 1974 general elections, losing heavily both times to Labour's Albert Stallard. [41][34] According to his biographer Anthony Seldon, Major brought "youthful exuberance" to the Tories in Brixton, but was sometimes in trouble with the professional agent Marion Standing. The wedding was featured in Hello! GRO Register of Births: JUN 1905 7a 741 Gainsborough Gwendoline Minnie Coates, mmn = unknown. [191][177] On 1 November, the pro-European deputy prime minister Geoffrey Howe resigned, issuing a fiercely critical broadside against Thatcher in the House of Commons on 13 November. She was born in Shropshire while her father was stationed there during World War II. 'Unfortunately, chemotherapy makes you quite susceptible to infection so I cannot spend a lot of time at the hospital,' he said. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Lookfantastic - Lookfantastic discount code, Treat yourself to offers on make-up and accessories, Get the right equipment and sportswear for less, Save money on outlet and full-price orders, Holland and Barrett - Holland and Barrett promotions, Click through to find the latest voucher codes, Feel good with amazing savings with Cult Beauty, Save money on your favourite brands this month, 'We're not your enemies!' [382], An oil painting of Major, painted in 1996 by June Mendoza, is part of the Parliamentary collection,[383][384] as is a bronze bust by Anne Curry, unveiled in the Members' Lobby on 16 October 2017. [214][215] However, opinion polling for Major's government remained stable during this period. London - The daughter of the former British prime minister, Mr John Major, yesterday announced her engagement, after her fiance, Mr Luke Salter, proposed to her on Christmas morning. [98][99] Shortly thereafter he and Norma moved to a larger house (Finings) in Great Stukeley; Major generally spent his weekends there, and weekdays at a rented flat in Durand Gardens, Stockwell. Major called the series a "barrel-load of nonsense" for a fictitious storyline in which the then Prince Charles lobbies Major in 1991, attempting to oust Queen Elizabeth II from power. [6] [106], In September 1985, Major was made Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Department of Health and Social Security (DHSS), before being promoted to become Minister of State in the same department in September 1986. Following Thatcher's resignation in 1990, after a challenge was launched to her leadership, Major stood in the 1990 Conservative Party leadership election to replace her and emerged victorious, becoming prime minister. [218] This was the Conservatives' fourth consecutive election victory. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. Luke Salter, 29, a newly qualified doctor, married the former Prime Minister's daughter Elizabeth, 30, two years ago. [238] In 1999 he published his autobiography, covering his early life and time in office, which was generally well received. It was not enough. Major was later to learn that the flat was in fact owned by his half-brother Tom Moss. [127][128] Major also insisted in discussions with Thatcher that government assistance should be provided to support the sale of Short Brothers to Bombardier, an aerospace company and major employer in Northern Ireland which might otherwise have collapsed. He added: 'Of course, it came as a terrible shock and this is a very difficult time for me and Elizabeth and our families. [18][19][nb 3] With his parents distracted by their reduced circumstances, John Major's difficulties at Rutlish went unnoticed. After they had lived together for nearly three years, Mr Salter proposed on Christmas morning 1998 at the Majors' family home in Great Stukeley near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Elizabeth Major, a qualified veterinary nurse, married Luke Salter on 26 March 2000 at All Saints Church, Somerby, having been in a relationship with him since 1988. [23][24][25][nb 4], Major's interest in politics stems from this period, and he avidly kept up with current affairs by reading newspapers on his long commutes from Brixton to Wimbledon. [293] In July 2022, immediately following Johnson's announcement he intended to resign as prime minister but would stay until a successor was chosen, Major called for Johnson's immediate replacement and removal "for the overall wellbeing of the country. Find the right content for your market. Chief Secretary to the Treasury (19871989). The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. [131] Nevertheless, Major's appointment to Foreign Secretary in July 1989 came as a surprise due to his relative lack of experience in the Cabinet and unfamiliarity with international affairs. Major also abolished the composite rate tax and stamp duty on share trades, whilst increasing taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and petrol. [385][386][387] There is another bust of Major in the Norman Shaw Building North by Neale Andrew, sculpted in 1993 and installed in 2004, however this is not accessible to the public. [3] He was christened "John Roy Major" but only "John Major" was recorded on his birth certificate;[4][5] he used his middle name until the early 1980s. [73], Despite his setback at the 1971 Lambeth Council election, Major continued to nurse political ambitions, and with help from friends in the Conservative Party managed to get onto the Conservative Central Office's list of potential MP candidates. This child was a son, John. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. [209] By the time of Major's appointment, Labour's lead had shrunk to 14%. [71][72] Major was promoted to head of the PR department in August 1976, and his duties necessitated the occasional foreign trip to East Asia. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Catherine Milner reports", "Official: Major is related to Thatcher . 'I have been receiving chemotherapy for the last couple of months and I'm about to start a course of radiotherapy. They were married at the parish church, All Saints, in Somerby in March 2000. Major said Brexit is, "the worst foreign policy decision in my lifetime. [31][32] Major began working with his brother Terry at the garden ornaments business; this had been sold in 1959, enabling the family to move to a larger residence at 80 Burton Road, Brixton. Yesterday he told of his fight with the potentially fatal condition, known. [310] He also notes that Major faced a deeply unfavourable set of circumstances: most of the obvious and pressing Conservative reforms (e.g. Search for stock images, vectors and videos. "[156][157] He delivered his first Autumn Statement on 15 November, announcing a boost in spending (mainly for the NHS) and with interest rates to be kept as they were. [259][260], Following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997, Major was appointed a special guardian to Princes William and Harry, with responsibility for legal and administrative matters. [281], Following the 2010 general election, Major announced his support for the CameronClegg coalition, and stated that he hoped for a "liberal conservative" alliance beyond 2015, criticising Labour under Ed Miliband for playing "party games" rather than serving the national interest. The meeting was dominated by the issue of sanctions on South Africa, with Britain being the only country to oppose them, on the grounds that they would end up hurting poorer South Africans far more than the apartheid regime at which they were aimed. . His mild-mannered style and moderate political stance contrasted with that of Thatcher. [158][159], As Chancellor, Major presented only one Budget, the first to be televised live, on 20 March 1990. For example, in Spitting Image, Major's puppet was changed from a circus performer to that of a literally grey man who ate dinner with his wife in silence, occasionally saying "nice peas, dear", while at the same time nursing an unrequited crush on his colleague Virginia Bottomley an invention, but an ironic one in view of his affair with Edwina Currie, which was not then a matter of public knowledge. It shouldn't be used for commercial use which includes advertising, marketing, promotion, packaging, advertorials, and consumer or merchandising products. Every time he gets up now I keep thinking, 'What on earth is Councillor Major doing?' [228][229][230] Major's resignation as Conservative leader formally took effect on 19 June 1997 after the election of William Hague. Editorial media includes use as a visual reference to support your article, story, critique or educational text. The European Currency Unit was a notional unit of account based on a weighted 'basket' of major European currencies. He previously held Cabinet positions under prime minister Margaret Thatcher, lastly as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1989 to 1990. Sir John Major KG CH (born 29 March 1943) is a British former politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from November 1990 to May 1997 and Leader of the Conservative Party from November 1990 to June 1997.

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