Thank you, Mr Major: Manchester's Olympic bid
Article Abstract:
UK Prime Minister John Major is personally aiding the efforts of Manchester 2000 to lure the next summer Olympics to Northern England. Manchester is considered a strong contender to become host city, as many of the other seven cities in contention are politically controversial.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Major lives on
Article Abstract:
Major managed to convince the House of Commons to allow the Maastricht treaty to undergo a long process of ratification in parliament. Economic policy should not reduce public spending but should allow increases for unemployment benefits.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Off we go
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Prime Minister John Major has called for British elections on April 9. The main issue during election campaigns will be the economy, and Conservative Party member Norman Lamont's recent budget plans.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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