Resignation of Norman Fowler
Resigns from the Cabinet for family reasons
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1990 in Great Britain
Explore 222 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1990.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1990
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January
Secretary of State for Employment
Appointed Minister for Employment
Death of Terry Thomas
Death of Terry Thomas
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Is inducted with The Kinks into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Reform of Local Taxation
The Department of the Environment estimates the Community Charge will average 340 pounds. Dept of the Environment estimates for the Charge are double original estimates
Taylor Report
The Football League in England and the Scottish Football League introduces regulations that clubs in the highest divisions (top 2 divisions in the English system must comply to the Taylor recommendations.
Taylor Report
The Taylor Report is synonymous with the recommendation that all major stadia convert to an all-seater model, that all ticketed spectators have seats, as opposed to some or all being obliged to stand.
Taylor Report
The final report is published in January 1990.
February
Crisis
Announces increased compensation to farmers affected by BSE
Indian Rope Chart Debut
The Charlatans make their first UK chart appearance with Indian Rope.
Strike
The ambulance dispute is settled
March
Election
Announces he will leave the Cabinet in May & not contest the general election
Resignation of Peter Walker
Announces he will leave the Cabinet in May & not contest the general election
Sound and Vision Tour
Begins the Sound and Vision tour, promoted as a final outing for many of his older hits.
Scandal
Suspended from the House of Commons for not declaring his business interests
Resignation of Dick Douglas
Resigns the party whip
Budget
Presents the Budget Statement to the House of Commons
Election
The Tories lose Mid-Staffordshire after holding it with a majority of over 19,000. Labour win the Mid-Staffordshire by-election
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Mid-Staffordshire, overturns Tory majority of 14,654
Retirement
Announces decision to retire
Member of Parliament
Wins the nomination to stand as the Labour candidate for Hampstead & Highgate
Poll Tax Riot
Anti-poll-tax campaigning feeds the mass London demonstration.
Poll Tax Riot
Poll Tax demonstrations in Trafalgar Square lead to arrests and damage.
Poll Tax Riot
The anti-poll-tax demonstration turns violent in Trafalgar Square.
Budget
Delivers the budget in the House of Commons
April
Reform of Local Taxation
The Community Charge takes effect in England & Wales
Legislation
44 Conservative MPs rebel against the Hong Kong Citizenship Bill
Rebellion of Conservative MPs
44 Conservative MPs rebel against the Hong Kong Citizenship Bill
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Who are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
May
First Manchester United FA Cup
Wins his first Manchester United trophy as the club defeat Crystal Palace 1-0 in the final replay.
Governor Appointed
David G. P. Taylor becomes Governor of Montserrat
June
The Only One I Know Top Ten
The Only One I Know reaches number nine on the UK singles chart and becomes The Charlatans' breakthrough hit.
Dissolution
The SDP continues as the Independent Social Democrats. David Owen announces the dissolution of the SDP
Dissolution
David Owen announces the dissolution of the SDP
Dissolution
Announces the dissolution of the SDP, continues as an Independent Social Democrat
Reform of Parliament
The House of Lords rejects the War Crimes Bill
Bombing of Carlton Club
The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
IRA
The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
IRA - Bombing of Carlton Club
Government record concerning the IRA: The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
IRA - Bombing of Carlton Club
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: The IRA bomb the Carlton Club
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