Major's last stand

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Major is struggling to revive his campaign, despite being down 28 points in the polls. Labor Party leader Tony Blair has usurped many of the Conservative Party's positions, leaving Major to battle Blair over such issues as Scotland. Two debates are scheduled before the election.

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The Tories' tears: John Major is plagued by scandal and 'Euroskeptics' as an election looms

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Major is required to call an election within five months, and it is likely he will lose because Labor leader Tony Blair is 20 points ahead in the polls. The UK Conservative Party has been plagued by another sex scandal and acrimony over European integration.

Ethical aspects, Clifford, Max, Hayes, Jerry

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'Put up or shut up.' (British politics)

Article Abstract:

In a bold move prime minister John Major resigned as head of the British Conservative Party, so that opponents within the party could put up their own candidate. Major has been plagued by low approval ratings and by sharp divisions within his own party.

Officials and employees, Political parties

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