The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1995Prime Minister (1990-1997)

Mr Major’s Comments on the Leadership Election – 29 June 1995

Below is the text of Mr Major’s comments on his leadership campaign, made after leaving radio studios on 29th June 1995.


QUESTION:

[Mr Major was asked whether he thought he could win on the first ballot]

PRIME MINISTER:

I do, I’ve just made that perfectly clear up there. I still think that is the case, I haven’t change my mind and I shall still think that is the case tomorrow and right the way through the election.