Major's head on the Maastrict block
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Voting on the ratification of the Maastricht treaty on Jul 22, 1993, could lose John Major his position as UK Prime Minister if it goes against it. In Apr 1993 the Labour Party submitted an amendment, Section 7 of the Bill, about the Social Policy. The Lords and Commons must pass the adoption of the Social Chapter before the treaty can be ratified. The motion for debate does not mention the government opposition to the Social Chapter. Tory rebels feel the treaty should not be adopted with the Social Chapter in it.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1993
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Major going for growth
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British Prime Minister John Major reversed his economic policy in an attempt to create jobs and growth. He decided to permit private industry to do public sector work frozen by spending cuts. The construction industry will probably be permitted to work on road and rail projects suspended by the Exchequer. He agreed to a more open review of the pit closure programme and affirmed his intention to ratify the Treaty on European Union.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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Major wins Maastricht gamble
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A House of Commons vote on returning the legislation of the Treaty on European Union to the House achieved 319 votes for and 313 against. The Liberal Democrats voted for it as they felt it would help Britain get out of the recession. Defeat might have forced the resignation of Prime Minister John Major. Sir Edward Heath said Lord Tebbit and Lady Thatcher's interfering attempts to strenthen rebellion was incredible.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1992
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