Major wins Britain's Conservative Party leadership vote; rewards allies in cabinet shuffle
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The Conservative Party reelected Major on July 4, 1995, by a vote of 218 to 89. Former Secretary of Wales John Redwood had opposed Major for the leadership position. 'Euroskeptics' unhappy with Major's concessions to the European Union led the campaign against Major.
Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
United Kingdom, Conservative Party (United Kingdom), Major, John, Redwood, John
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Albanian ex-Communists routed in national elections
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The Albanian Democratic Party received about 62% of the vote in the Mar 1992 elections, while the Albanian Socialist Party, formerly the Communist Party, received 25%. The Democratic Party victory came at a time of severe economic hardship in Albania.
Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
Political aspects, Albania, Democratic Party (Albania)
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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