The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1996Prime Minister (1990-1997)

Mr Major’s Doorstep Interview in Manchester (II) – 30 July 1996

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Below is the text of Mr Major’s doorstep interview after leaving the Arndale Shopping Centre in Manchester, held on 30th July 1996.

QUESTION:

[Mr Major was asked what he thought of his visit].

PRIME MINISTER:

I have seen an area which is beginning to recovery and which is very resilient.

QUESTION:

[Mr Major was asked if he had seen a positive city].

PRIME MINISTER:

Yes, a very positive city, good gracious of course it’s a positive city. It was the city that tried to get the Olympics not very long ago. It’s one of the most positive cities there is.