Queen's speech details Major's program

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Speeches by Queen Elizabeth II and John Major given May 6, 1992, outlined UK plans for continuing free market policies. Plans to sell off British Coal Corp and parts of British Rail Corp as well as to tighten control on trade unions were outlined. The existence the M16 intelligence service was acknowledged for the first time.

Intelligence service, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom

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Tories hold annual conference

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The UK's Conservative Party held its annual conference in Blackpool, from Oct 10-13, 1995. Michael Portillo gave a speech championing the Euroskeptics position, while John Major advocated a pro-European stance during his keynote and closing speeches. Other details of the conference are given.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Conservative Party (United Kingdom), Portillo, Michael, Clarke, Kenneth (American writer)

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Major defends Maastricht Treaty

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Prime Minister Major said that he supported the Treaty on European Union on Sep 7, 1992. Major admitted that the Maastricht Treaty was not ideal, but that it would benefit both the UK and Europe.

International relations, European Monetary System

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