Description:
(Former Prime Minister of Britain)
John Major is a British politician who served as the prime minister of the UK and the leader of the ‘Conservative Party’ from 1990 to 1997. He was born in Surrey, South East England, and grew up there, before his family moved to Brixton. Leaving school at the age of 16, John started working as a clerk in London. His political ambitions became evident by the late 1950s, and he left his job to join the youth wing of the ‘Conservative Party.’ He also worked at a bank for a while. He was interested in politics since his early years and delivered speeches as a member of the ‘Young Conservatives’ in his early 20s. He contested his first successful elections in 1979 and won the ‘Minister of Parliament’ (MP) seat from Huntingdonshire. In 1987, he became a cabinet minister as the ‘Chief Secretary to the Treasury,’ and in November 1990, he was made the prime minister of the UK, after the preceding prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, resigned from her post. John ended up winning the 1992 general elections and retained his seat. He was succeeded by Tony Blair as the prime minister and William Hague as the ‘Conservative Party’ leader in 1997. John retired from politics permanently in 2001.
Birthday
March 29, 1943 (Aries)
Born In
England
Alternative names
Sir John Major KG CH
Height
183 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Norma Major (m. 1970)
Parents
Tom Major-Ball
Gwen Major
Children
Elizabeth Major, James Major
Relatives
Terry Major-Ball
What political party did John Major belong to?
John Major was a member of the Conservative Party.
When did John Major become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
John Major became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1990.
What major events occurred during John Major's time as Prime Minister?
Some major events during John Major's time as Prime Minister include the Gulf War, signing of the Maastricht Treaty, and the Northern Ireland peace process.
How did John Major handle the economic challenges during his time as Prime Minister?
John Major implemented economic policies such as the privatization of industries and the negotiation of the UK's opt-out from the European single currency to address economic challenges.
What was John Major's role in the European Union during his time as Prime Minister?
John Major negotiated the UK's opt-out from the European single currency and faced challenges regarding European integration within his own party during his time as Prime Minister.
