Major, John
John Major's closing speech at the Tory conference on Friday sparked intense debates within the party about Europe and leadership, highlighting deep divisions between right- and left-wing factions. The speech, which was seen as a "coded rebuke" to employment secretary Michael Portillo, emphasized the need for
Major, John
The Conservative Party has long grappled with issues of taxation, state intervention, and European integration. Within this context, Michael Portillo's pamphlet Clear Blue Water has sparked a significant debate, particularly on the left wing of the party. Portillo's proposals, which emphasize individualism, reduced taxation, and a
Major, John
Three weeks after the Irish Republican Army (IRA) declared its cease-fire, British and Irish ministers met in London to discuss peace moves in Northern Ireland. British Prime Minister John Major expressed hope that talks with the IRA's political wing, Sinn Fein, could begin as soon as Christmas if
Major, John
A tense diplomatic situation has emerged as American assurances that President Clinton will not meet Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams during a planned visit to Washington later this month have failed to ease British concerns. Prime Minister John Major is contemplating sending a senior minister or politician to counter Adams&
Sinn Fein
British Prime Minister John Major's sudden decision to lift the broadcasting ban on IRA and Sinn Fein leaders, reopen cross-border roads, and promise a referendum on Northern Ireland's future has injected a new sense of momentum into the stalled Irish peace process. The measures, announced during
Sinn Fein
The British Cabinet has endorsed the strategy of Prime Minister John Major to wait for further evidence of the IRA's ceasefire being permanent, despite pressure from Dublin to speed up the peace process. This decision comes as Prime Minister Major prepares a lightning visit to Belfast today to
Prime ministers
John Major's efforts to reassure Northern Ireland's Ian Paisley of his government's integrity in the constitutional position of Northern Ireland were met with stony silence and stern rebukes. The tense exchange took place in Downing Street, with Paisley presenting his submission, criticizing Major'
Political parties
Members of Britain's Parliament rejected a proposed amendment to the 1824 Vagrancy Act that would have criminalized "intimidatory begging," sparking a heated debate on the issue of homelessness. The proposal, backed by Conservative Party member Peter Butler, aimed to create a new offense for behavior such
Major, John
Prime Minister John Major and President Bill Clinton engaged in a meeting at Chequers, discussing a range of international issues, including the economic and political situation in Russia, the conflict in Bosnia, and the resolution of the North Korean nuclear program. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation and
European Union
As Britain prepares to elect 87 lawmakers to the European Union's 567-strong assembly in Strasbourg, the country's three main political parties - the Conservatives, Labour, and the Liberal Democrats - are engaged in a bitter battle for votes. Despite the opposition's calls for a
European Union
Just 72 hours before the European Union elections on Thursday, Cabinet ministers John Gummer and Kenneth Clarke distanced themselves from Prime Minister John Major's vision of a "multi-speed" Europe, highlighting tensions within the Conservative Party over Britain's relationship with Brussels. This development came as
Major, John
A demonstration of homelessness in London took place in response to British Prime Minister John Major's call for a crackdown on beggars, highlighting the issue of 617 homeless people who died on the streets of Britain in 1992. Meanwhile, international publishers from Germany, Britain, Spain, and France showcased
