Great Britain · Government / Conservative Party Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Despite his disagreement with government policy, he used his resignation speech to underline his personal devotion to Thatcher, describing her as "the finest chief, the most resolute leader, the kindest friend that any member of this House could hope to serve."
Resign as Minister of State in HM Treasury over the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement
Resigns from the Government after the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement
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