John Major
United KingdompoliticianMaleb. 19435.0Global Dominance: 0.01%John Major is a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1997. A member of the Conservative Party, he succeeded Margaret Thatcher and focused on domestic policies such as the National Health Service and economic management, as well as foreign affairs, including the peace process in Northern Ireland. Known for his understated style, Major has largely stayed out of contemporary political debates but recently spoke out against the isolationist policies of Donald Trump, warning that the retreat of the US from global leadership could threaten democracy worldwide.
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John Major lasted longer than May: six and a half years.
The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers | PoliticsUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-22
John Major announced the separation of Prince Charles and Princess Diana in the UK Parliament.
9 decembrie, ziua în care a început Procesul medicilor de la Nürnberg, primul proces al crimelor medicale naziste
Romania· 2025-12-09
John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who signed the Budapest memorandum in 1994.
Garantien fra 1994 viste seg verdiløs. Vil USAs Ukraina-plan bli annerledes?
Norway· 2025-11-21
John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom before Tony Blair.
When the Border was being drawn, my grandad tried to put Derry in the Free State – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-15
John Major was another Prime Minister during whom Humphrey served as the 'cat of the Prime Minister'.
Кот Ларри из резиденции британского премьера станет главным героем документального сериала
Belarus· 2025-11-08
John Major was the Prime Minister who signed the Maastricht Treaty, which led to Farage's departure from the Conservative Party.
Nigel Farage: Brexit-Vorreiter, Rechtspopulist und Provokateur
Switzerland· 2025-11-04
John Major succeeded Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister and continued the privatization of various sectors in the UK.
Wasserprivatisierung bringt Verschuldung und VerschmutzungSwitzerland· 2025-10-11
John Major is mentioned as a former British prime minister known for his prominent philtrum.
Lips Sealed - Frank McNally on a mysterious facial feature, the philtrum – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
John Major was a prime minister and a figure Archer worked closely with during his political career.
Jeffrey Archer on life, books and his God-given gift – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-04
John Major, the former Prime Minister and friend of Mike Soper, helped him connect with medical experts in the U.S. during his battle with cancer.
I-au dat șase luni de viață, dar trăiește de 25 de ani cu cancer de prostată. Pasiunea pentru sport i-a salvat viațaRomania· 2025-08-24
John Major was the British prime minister who signed the memorandum in Budapest regarding Ukraine's independence.
Vertice a Budapest? Tusk: «Sono superstizioso, meglio di no». Il precedente nel 1994
Italy· 2025-08-20
John Major’s disaster in the 1990s is referenced in relation to Labour's approval ratings.
The real danger in this permacrisis is not the political drama: it’s the risk that nothing changes | Nesrine MalikUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-04
Even under the solidly pro-Israel leadership of Margaret Thatcher and John Major, British policy was to avoid straying too far from the European consensus.
Starmer hopes ‘pathway to peace’ will end Gaza war. History is not on his side | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-30
John Major was suggested as a cricket fan who could raise an XI on Blair’s behalf for the proposed match.
Australia pressed Tony Blair to avoid meeting ‘troublemaker’ 1999 Indigenous delegation, archives reveal | National ArchivesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Ex-UK prime minister Sir John Major attended Wimbledon with his wife, Dame Norma.
From Ashfield Council to Donald Trump’s US ambassador to Malaysia
Australia· 2025-07-11
He nevertheless remained politically active, proving to be a thorn in the side of her successor, John Major, as wrangling over Europe tore the Tories apart in the 1990s.
Norman Tebbit, the Tory hard man who took on the trade unions, dies at 94 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-08
John Major succeeded Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister and continued Conservative policies.
Τι δεν καταλαβαίνει η αντιπολίτευση
Greece· 2025-05-27
The privatization of the railway operators took place under Prime Minister John Major in the mid-1990s.
Adiós a las concesiones: Reino Unido empieza renacionalización de ferrocarriles
Costa Rica· 2025-05-26
John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom whose government experienced a significant drop in popularity in 1992.
The charts that show just how worried Labour should be about the polls | LabourUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-25
John Major was the Prime Minister during the privatization of the rail operators in the mid-1990s.
Royaume-Uni : South Western Railway devient la première compagnie ferroviaire renationalisée
France· 2025-05-25
John Major is recognized for avoiding greater union at Maastricht.
From the day Britain left the EU, this reset was inevitable. What a pointless waste of time, money and effort | Simon JenkinsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-23
John Major's government was referenced regarding efficiency savings that affected hospital resources.
My husband and son suffered strokes, 30 years apart. Shockingly little had changed | StrokeUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-15
John Major is a member of the InterAction Council.
Never mind the new pope, who’s going to replace Liveline’s spiritual leader, Joe Duffy? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
John Major attended the Victory Parade in 1995.
Лидеры каких государств планируют посетить парад Победы. Инфографика — РБК
Russia· 2025-04-27
John Major attended the 50th anniversary of Victory Day as the Prime Minister of the UK.
как проходили юбилейные парады Победы — РБКRussia· 2025-04-19
John Major attended the 50th anniversary of Victory Day as the Prime Minister of the UK.
как проходили юбилейные Парады Победы — РБКRussia· 2025-04-19
Lord Finkelstein, a Conservative peer who was an adviser to prime minister John Major.
British Museum is right to keep Parthenon marbles, says new trustee | British MuseumUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-23
John Major created a Department of National Heritage in Britain.
Mark Carney’s ditching of a ‘Heritage’ position in cabinet is overdue – and bodes well for living Canadian culture
Canada· 2025-03-19
Logan Park High School assistant principal John Major sent an email to parents of students warning them of anti-social behaviour.
Dunedin university students kick off St Patrick’s Day with couch fires, booze, and a ‘barbecued wallaby’
New Zealand· 2025-03-17
John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom who signed the Budapest Memorandum.
Ukrainare sörjer att de gav bort sina kärnvapen och litade på Ryssland
Sweden· 2025-03-16
