John Roy Major Biography and Timeline — Page 5

Election

Tells opponents in the Party to "shut up or put up" & is re-elected Party Leader

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Resignation of John Roy Major

Resigns as Party Leader of the Conservative Party

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Election

Major defeats John Redwood by 218 votes to 89 in the Party leadership ballot

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Dayton Accords

The full and formal agreement is signed by French President Jacques Chirac, US President Bill Clinton, UK Prime Minister John Major, German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin

Role range: 1991-1995 – 1990-1997

Reform of Currency

EU leaders announce the new currency will be called the Euro

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Disability Discrimination Act

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 creates disability discrimination rights and duties

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Environment Act

Environment Act 1995 creates the Environment Agency and reforms environmental regulation

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Pensions Act

Pensions Act 1995 reforms occupational pensions and pension protection after the Maxwell scandal

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Bombing of London

Three people are feared dead & eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London's West End. The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Ceasefire

The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

IRA - Bombing of London

Government record concerning the IRA: Three people are feared dead & eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London's West End. The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

IRA - Bombing of London

Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: Three people are feared dead & eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London's West End. The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

IRA - Bombing of London

IRA context for John Roy Major: Three people are feared dead & eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London's West End. The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

IRA

The explosion comes just nine days after the IRA ended its ceasefire with a bombing in the Docklands area of London, which killed two people

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Bombing of Docklands

The IRA bombing of the Docklands ends their ceasefire

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Ceasefire

The IRA bombing of the Docklands ends their ceasefire

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

IRA - Bombing of Docklands

Government record concerning the IRA: The IRA bombing of the Docklands ends their ceasefire

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

IRA - Bombing of Docklands

Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: The IRA bombing of the Docklands ends their ceasefire

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

IRA - Bombing of Docklands

IRA context for John Roy Major: The IRA bombing of the Docklands ends their ceasefire

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

IRA

The IRA bombing of the Docklands ends their ceasefire

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Declaration of BSE

A statement in the Commons suggests BSE in cattle could be dangerous to human health

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Education Act

Education Act 1996 consolidates education law

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Employment Rights Act

Employment Rights Act 1996 consolidates individual employment rights

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Housing Act

Housing Act 1996 reforms housing allocation, homelessness, and social rented housing rules

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

HMS Victorious

The Trident submarine force expands as additional Vanguard class boats enter Royal Navy service

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Dissolution of Parliament

Granted the dissolution of Parliament

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Election

Announces a general election to be held 1st May

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Member of Parliament

Elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdon, majority 18,140

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Election

The Conservatives win 30.7% of votes cast & 165 MPs

Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997

Resignation of John Roy Major

Announces resignation as Party Leader of the Conservative Party

Role range: 1990-1997

Constitution of Great Britain

Says the Scotland Bill will give Scotland representation in Scotland & Westminster

Legislation

Says the Scotland Bill will give Scotland representation in Scotland & Westminster

Award

Awarded the Companion of Honour by the Queen