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Elizabethan grace

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Queen Elizabeth II has announced that she intends to voluntarily pay income taxes. Experts say she will pay $4 million per year. Many in Great Britain had been outraged that the government said it would pay the entire $120 million bill to restore the fire-damaged Windsor Castle.

Author: Phillips, Andrew
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
Economic policy, Monarchy, British monarchy, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom

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Gentlemen's rules only

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The political campaign in Great Britain has not been marked by the vicious attacks on opposing candidates that are common in the US. Political consultants have adopted some practical techniques of US campaigns. Media coverage is fair.

Author: Phillips, Andrew
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
Methods, Media coverage, Political campaigns, Campaign management

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No, prime minister

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Major's popularity has declined from 42% in April 1992 to 27% in June 1993. He has been attacked by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for supporting the Maastricht treaty and by former ally Norman Lamont as a poor administrator.

Author: Phillips, Andrew
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
Public opinion, Prime ministers, Major, John

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