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1997 Prime Minister (1990-1997) 

Mr Major’s Speech to 1997 Conservative Party Conference – 20 October 1997

October 20, 1997February 13, 2021 admin 1997, 1997 Conservative Party Conference, Conservative Party, Economy, Inflation, Interest Rates, Labour Party, Unemployment, William Hague

The text of John Major’s speech to the 1997 Conservative Party Conference, held in Blackpool in October 1997. JOHN MAJOR:

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1997 Prime Minister (1990-1997) 

Mr Major’s Statement at CCO on the morning of 2 May 1997

May 2, 1997February 13, 2021 admin 1997, 1997 General Election

The speech made by Mr Major’s at Conservative Central Office on the morning of 2nd May 1997. PRIME MINISTER: [Applause]

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1997 Prime Minister (1990-1997) 

Mr Major’s Resignation Statement – 2 May 1997

May 2, 1997February 13, 2021 admin 1997, 1997 General Election

The text of Mr Major’s speech made outside Downing Street on 2nd May 1997. PRIME MINISTER: Good morning. I said

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1997 Prime Minister (1990-1997) 

Review of Economy – 2 May 1997

May 2, 1997February 13, 2021 admin 1997, Economy

Below is Mr Major’s account, from his book, John Major – The Autobiography, relating to the status of the economy.

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1997 Prime Minister (1990-1997) 

General Election Night 1997 – 1 May 1997

May 1, 1997February 13, 2021 admin 1997, 1997 General Election

The text of Mr Major’s account, from his book, John Major – The Autobiography, relating to the General Election night

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1997 Prime Minister (1990-1997) 

Mr Major’s Comments on Labour Mistruths – 24 April 1997

April 24, 1997February 13, 2021 admin 1997, 1997 General Election, Labour Party

The text of Mr Major’s comments on Labour mistruths, made on 24th April 1997. PRIME MINISTER: They’ve spent ages with

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1997 Prime Minister (1990-1997) 

Mr Major’s Comments on the European Union – 22 April 1997

April 22, 1997February 13, 2021 admin 1997, 1997 General Election, Labour Party

The text of Mr Major’s comments on the European Union, made on 22nd April 1997. PRIME MINISTER: There is now

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1997 Prime Minister (1990-1997) 

Mr Major’s Comments on GM Schools – 21 April 1997

April 21, 1997February 13, 2021 admin 1997, Education

The text of Mr Major’s comments on grant-maintained schools, made on 21st April 1997. PRIME MINISTER: At the moment, a

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1997 Prime Minister (1990-1997) 

Conservative Party Election Broadcast – 18 April 1997

April 18, 1997February 13, 2021 admin 1997, 1997 General Election, European Union, Single Currency

The text of the Conservative Party Election Broadcast, shown on 18th April 1997. PRIME MINISTER: Good Evening. This election is

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1997 Prime Minister (1990-1997) 

Mr Major’s Comments on the Single Currency – 16 April 1997

April 16, 1997February 13, 2021 admin 1997, 1997 General Election, Single Currency

The text of Mr Major’s comments on the single currency, made on 16th April 1997. PRIME MINISTER: It would be

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