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The Tories lose Mid-Staffordshire after holding it with a majority of over 19,000. Labour win the Mid-Staffordshire by-election
Election
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1990
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Howes resignation speech during the leadership election criticizes Thatcher
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Announces his challenge for the leadership of the Conservative Party.
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In the first Conservative leadership ballot Thatcher receives 204 votes and Heseltine 152, forcing a second ballot under the party rules.
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Wins 204 votes to Michael Heseltine's 152 in the first leadership ballot but does not achieve the margin required to avoid a second ballot.
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Wins a majority of the party, over 187, but 4 short of stopping a 2nd ballot. Wins 204 votes to Michael Heseltines 152 in the party leadership election. Conservative leadership 1st ballot, Thatcher 204, Heseltine 152 & 16 abstentions
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Anounces live on TV she will go forward to the 2nd ballot
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Announces intention to stand in the 2nd round of the Party leadership ballot
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Announces she will not contest the 2nd ballot
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In the second leadership ballot Major receives 185 votes, Heseltine 131 and Hurd 56; Heseltine and Hurd then withdraw.
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In the second leadership ballot John Major receives 185 votes, Michael Heseltine 131 and Douglas Hurd 56; Heseltine and Hurd subsequently withdraw.
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Receives 185 votes in the second ballot; after Heseltine and Hurd withdraw, Major becomes Conservative Party leader.
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Wins the Party leadership election, Major 185 votes, Heseltine 131 & Hurd 56
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Become Mrs Thatchers election manager after the 1st ballot for the party leadership
1991
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Announces she will not stand at the next election
1992
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Announces the date of the general election
Election
The Government majority is cut to 21. Conservatives 336, Labour 271, Liberal democrats 20 & others 24
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The Conservative Party win 41.9% of votes cast & 336 MPs, a majority of 21
1994
Election
The Conservative Party candidate is heavily defeated in Dudley West
1995
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Tells opponents in the Party to "shut up or put up" & is re-elected Party Leader
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Major defeats John Redwood by 218 votes to 89 in the Party leadership ballot
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Major defeats John Redwood by 218 votes to 89 in the Party leadership ballot
1997
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Announces a general election to be held 1st May
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The Conservatives win 30.7% of votes cast & 165 MPs
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The Conservatives increase their majority
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