Can he win: why John Major will have an uphill struggle to win Britain's general election on May 1st
Article Abstract:
UK Prime Minister John Major called for new elections to be held May 1, 1997. He faces a battle to win despite the fact that the Conservative Party has been in power since 1979 because people want change and are showing support for the Labor Party. The power of the Tories has diminished.
Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
Editorial, Cover Story, Major, John
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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An Economist manifesto
Article Abstract:
The Economist deplores the failings of the ruling Tory government as well as those of the Liberal Party. Pushing for higher economic growth foolishly risks higher inflation, which would raise unemployment. Other policies of the government are critiqued.
Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
Domestic policy
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Political aspects, Labour Party (United Kingdom), Conservative Party (United Kingdom), Public opinion
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