The deeper meanings of Mr Major's victory

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The election of John Major to be Prime Minister of Britain reflects the demise of ideology and the ascent of pragmatic, managerial politics in Britain and the world generally. Major's modest personal style is suited to contemporary distaste for hyperbole and political theatrics, and his election reflects the lack of any real alternative to Conservative rule. His pragmatism is well suited also to the task of adapting Britain's foreign stance to the interdependence of nations that characterizes this stage of history, in which national antagonisms will be subordinated to economic concerns.

Elections

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The deeper meanings of Mr Major's second victory

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British Prime Minister John Major and Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd made some notable achievements during Britain's presidency of the EC from Jun 1 to Dec 31, 1992. These achievements include the probable ratification of the Maastricht Treaty, a compromise EC budget, a plan for spreading wealth from rich to poor EC members, emphasis on GATT negotiations and the admission of Austria, Sweden and Finland within the EC. However, perhaps Major's and Hurd's greatest accomplishment was to persuade the British public to view issues from the global and European perspective.

International relations, European Union, European Community, Hurd, Douglas

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Further modernization of the Labour Party?

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John Smith's ascension to the head of the Labour Party in Britain is the culmination of a political career marked by courage. As an MP, he opposed his party's vote against Britain becoming part of Europe. Later, he aggressively interrogated Margaret Thatcher about the Westland affair, showing a strong talent for debate. As Leader of the Labour Party, he has continued to support Britain's participation in Europe, reaffirmed the principle of one man, one vote in his party and initiated the modernization of its relations with trade unions.

Political activity, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Personalities, Smith, John (British politician)

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