Of toffs and Tories
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Many Tory devotees of Margaret Thatcher and most members of the house of Lords regard Major's support for European Union and tenant's rights with undisguised disdain. They are blocking approval of both Sir George Young's tenant's rights bill and Major's Maastricht treaty.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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What you see - and get
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The reelection of John Major as British Prime Minister would finalize the philosophical changes in the Conservative Party. The nationalist, pro-free-trade Tory Party of Margaret Thatcher has been replaced by Europhile interventionists that could be called Social Tories.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Revolution in Toryland
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The conservative pensioners of Christchurch, UK, cast 37% of the vote. They are angry with the government over fuel taxes, local unemployment and a possible decrease in train service to London. A swing in their vote could help defeat Prime Minister John Major.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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