The system with a hole in the middle
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Government insiders say Britain's Treasury, Cabinet Office and offices of the Prime Minister are in chaos because PM John Major is not a strong leader and lacks purpose. Major has allowed too much discussion of the UK agenda whereas Margaret Thatcher just dictated policy.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Major's green shoots
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John Major has weathered the economic storms of recession, the exchange-rate mechanism and the Maastricht Treaty cautiously confident that he can remain in office. One reason is the lack of a plausible replacement. Conservatives will be watching his every move closely.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Norman Lamont strikes back
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John Major's administration and the British Tory Party were rocked by a highly critical speech made by Norman Lamont, who had been fired by Major from his post as chancellor 13 days before. It is thought Major's standing has been seriously weakened.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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