Whence will come the fatal blow?
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Mr Major's future as Prime Minister hangs in the balance. Many small groups of opposing Tory backbenchers are forming to gather opposition to his leadership. Since 1965, a parliamentary system has openly allowed a personal challenge on the leader but such attempts can still be defused or aided by the power of the 1922 Committee chaired by Sir Marcus Fox. The Chief Whip Richard Ryder and the party chairman Sir Norman Fowler advise John Major on his survival.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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'Dogged does it' is the Tories' only hope
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Prime minister John Major is not a particularly dynamic leader, but a leadership contest would create even more problems for the Conservative party. Voters would probably be alienated even further by the wranglings which would accompany such a contest, so even John Major's opponents within the party recognise that it would be best not to try to overthrow him. The party now needs to encourage a period of stability, portraying itself as moderate and calm.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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Calm eloquence to match Unionist anger
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Prime minister John Major has shown that he is prepared to take risks and make compromises in order to secure lasting peace in Northern Ireland. He has stood up well to attacks from Unionist leaders, and has chosen to appeal directly to the ordinary people of Northern Ireland. The Irish initiatve has at least revived some political energy in the Conservative government, and John Major realises that it must succeed if he is to remain in power.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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