Since stepping down as an MP in 2001, Major has focused on writing and his business, sporting and charity work, and has occasionally commented on political developments in the role of an elder statesman. "[312] Seldon reiterated these views in his contribution to the 2017 volume John Major: An Unsuccessful Prime Minister? Alamy and its logo are trademarks of Alamy Ltd. and are registered in certain countries. Open your image file to the full size using image processing software. [125][126], Whilst Chief Secretary Major took part in discussions over the future funding of the NHS, against the background of an NHS strike in February 1988 over pay, resulting in the 'Working for Patients' white paper and subsequent National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990. [169][170], By early 1990 Major had become convinced that the best way to combat inflation and restore macroeconomic stability would be if the British pound were to join the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM), and he and Douglas Hurd (Major's successor as Foreign Secretary) set about trying to convince a reluctant Thatcher to join it. [288] Major feared Brexit would make the UK poorer and could endanger the peace settlement in Northern Ireland. GRO Register of Deaths: Sep 1970 5a 1807 Croydon Gwendoline Minnie Major, DoB about 1905. [70] Meanwhile, Major continued to work at Standard Bank (renamed Standard Chartered from 1975), having completed his banking diploma in 1972. Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1990 to 1997, Major's comments on the 25th Anniversary of the. [209] However, by 1991, the Conservatives had narrowly retaken Labour in the polls.[210]. He wrote that "during my premiership interest rates fell from 14% to 6%; unemployment was at 1.75million when I took office, and at 1.6million and falling upon my departure; and the government's annual borrowing rose from 0.5billion to nearly 46billion at its peak before falling to 1billion". Two plaques commemorating John Major in South London. The impressionist comedian Rory Bremner often mocked John Major, for example depicting him as 'John 90', a play on 1960s puppet show Joe 90;[331][332] his impersonation was so accurate that he managed to fool the MP Richard Body that he was really speaking to Major in a prank phone call. [132] There were also fears within the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) that Major would be Thatcher's 'hatchet-man', as her relations with the department under Geoffrey Howe had been poor and characterised by mutual distrust. [231][232], Major's Resignation Honours were announced on 1 August 1997. Major also abolished the composite rate tax and stamp duty on share trades, whilst increasing taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and petrol. [234] He stood down from the House of Commons at the 2001 general election, having announced his retirement from Parliament on 10 March 2000. [164][160], The European Community's push for full Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) was another important factor in Major's time as Chancellor; in June 1990 he proposed that instead of a single European currency there could instead be a 'hard ECU',[nb 9] which different national currencies could compete against and, if the ECU was successful, could lead to a single currency. The journalist Peter Oborne was one such figure, though writing in 2017 he stated that he now regrets his negative reporting, stating that he himself and the press in general were "grossly unfair to Major" and that this was motivated at least in part by snobbery at Major's humble upbringing. [313], Political historian Robert Taylor, in his 2006 biography of Major, concurs with many of these points, summing up that "In the perspective provided by the years of New Labour government since May 1997, John Major's record as Prime Minister looked much better than his many critics liked to suggest Britain's most extraordinary Conservative Prime Minister bequeathed an important legacy to this party and his country to build on. 2023 Getty Images. BUY TWO IMAGES, GET THE LOWEST PRICE IMAGE HALF PRICE WITH CODE: 50%OFFNEXTIMAGE. [354] The marriage ended in an acrimonious divorce in 2003, with Noble accusing Major of "unreasonable behaviour". Things are obviously rather odd and difficult for us at the moment, and the chemotherapy makes me very tired. Major was also satirised by Patrick Wright with his book 101 Uses for a John Major (based on a comic book of some 10 years earlier called 101 Uses for a Dead Cat), in which Major was illustrated serving a number of bizarre purposes, such as a train-spotter's anorak or as a flag-pole;[327][328] Wright published a second collection of '101 Uses', as well as a parodic cartoon biography of Major entitled Not Inconsiderable: Being the Life and Times of John Major.[329]. [50][51], Major stood again as Councillor in the 1968 Lambeth London Borough Council election, this time for Ferndale ward. His parents' home in Eynesbury, near St Neots, Cambridgeshire, was ten miles from the Major house in Huntingdon, and they met as teenage members of the Huntingdon Youth Orchestra, where he played the french horn and she was a clarinetist. his home, a converted water tower in the Leicestershire village of Somerby, near Melton Mowbray, he said of his illness: 'It's extremely rare, and usually associated with children not adults. [91] Seeking to gain more exposure to foreign affairs, he joined several Labour Party MPs on a fact-finding trip to the Middle East in April 1982. He said that he wanted a "firebreak from politics" and to focus on writing and his business, sporting and charity work. [257] They also own a flat in London and a holiday home on the Norfolk coast at Weybourne, which they have in the past invited ex-soldiers to use for free as part of the Afghan Heroes charity. Seldon writes "She made Major smarten his appearance, groomed him politically, and made him more ambitious and worldly. The veterinary nurse wed medical student Luke Salter, 28, at All Saints' Church at Somerby in Rutland. 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Having left school a day before turning sixteen, Major joined the Young Conservatives in 1959, and soon became a highly active member. [168] More successfully, Major managed to get the new European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) located in London. "[228], Major served as Leader of the Opposition for seven weeks while the leadership election to replace him was underway. 'Unfortunately, chemotherapy makes you quite susceptible to infection so I cannot spend a lot of time at the hospital,' he said. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options await you. [257][249][347] As with all former prime ministers, Major is entitled to round-the-clock police protection.[348][349]. [34] After Major became prime minister, it was misreported that his failure to get a job as a bus conductor resulted from his failing to pass a maths test; he had in fact passed all of the necessary tests but had been passed over owing to his height. [137][138] He represented Britain at the Paris Peace Conference to determine the future of Cambodia. [98][99] Shortly thereafter he and Norma moved to a larger house (Finings) in Great Stukeley; Major generally spent his weekends there, and weekdays at a rented flat in Durand Gardens, Stockwell. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Lookfantastic - Lookfantastic discount code, Treat yourself to offers on make-up and accessories, Get the right equipment and sportswear for less, Save money on outlet and full-price orders, Holland and Barrett - Holland and Barrett promotions, Click through to find the latest voucher codes, Feel good with amazing savings with Cult Beauty, Save money on your favourite brands this month, 'We're not your enemies!' The couple met more than a decade ago when they were both members of the Huntingdon Youth Orchestra. [1] In 1995, Major resigned as party leader, amid internal divisions over UK membership of the European Union, parliamentary scandals (widely known as "sleaze") and questions over his economic credibility. [149][150] The summit ended acrimoniously, with Thatcher controversially and against established precedent issuing a second final communiqu stating Britain's opposition to sanctions, with the press seizing on the apparent disagreement on the matter between Major and Thatcher. However, an affair with a different woman, Edwina Currie, came out a decade later, and both of these publications considered legal action to recover their costs when that happened. [211] Falling house prices stalled construction in the housing sector. John began attending primary school at Cheam Common School from 1948. [201][202], Unlike in the first ballot, a candidate only required a simple majority of Conservative MPs to win, in this case 187 of 372 MPs. Elizabeth Major, daughter of former prime minister John Major, has been married. 'Elizabeth and I and the families are very upbeat about it and believe I will beat it. Yesterday he told of his fight with the potentially fatal condition, known as a round cell tumour. The department was later split into two separate ministries for Health and Social Security in 1988. 'She thought she was getting a colour TV for Christmas.'. [227] Major refused, saying: "It would be terrible, because I would be presiding with no authority over a number of candidates fighting for the crown. [40] Major stood as a Councillor in the 1964 Lambeth London Borough Council election for Larkhall ward at the age of 21 in 1964, losing to Labour. "Skill in context: A comparison of politicians. John Major was born on 29 March 1943 at St Helier Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children in St Helier, Surrey, the son of Gwen Major ( ne Coates, 1905-1970) and former music hall performer Tom Major-Ball (1879-1962), who was 63 years old when Major was born. Available for editorial and personal use only. [211] The high interest rates led to more saving, less spending and less investment in the UK's sectors. [251], Major has also pursued a variety of business interests, taking up appointments as Senior Adviser to Credit Suisse,[252][253] chairman of the board of Senior Advisers at Global Infrastructure Partners,[248][253] Global Adviser to AECOM,[253] Chairman of the International Advisory Board of the National Bank of Kuwait,[248] and Chairman of the European Advisory Council of the Emerson Electric Company. [351][353] They had a son, Harrison, born July 2000, who was later diagnosed with autism. [278] He later publicly approved the release of the papers. ", "It's time to give John Major the credit we so cruelly denied him", "John Major at 25: the best ex-Prime Minister we've ever had? [84] He made his maiden speech in the House of Commons on 13 June 1979, voicing his support for the government's budget. [309] Anthony Seldon largely agrees with this assessment, adding that Major's deep dislike of discrimination contributed to the continuing decline in racism and homophobia in British society, and that his proactive foreign policy stance maintained Britain's influence in the world at a time of profound global change. . Mr Salter, who was 30 and had qualified recently as a hospital doctor, was the childhood sweetheart of the Majors' only daughter Elizabeth, whom he married two years ago. magazine. It is believed the newly-weds agreed exclusive rights to film inside the church and reception with Hello! Biography She is the daughter of Norman Wagstaff and Edith Johnson, and was born Norma Christina Elizabeth Wagstaff. [270] In a press statement, Major said that he was "ashamed" by the affair and that his wife had forgiven him. 'Because of the rareness of it, it's difficult to speculate about how things will turn out. It shouldn't be used for commercial use which includes advertising, marketing, promotion, packaging, advertorials, and consumer or merchandising products. Never have the stakes been higher, especially for the young. This was similar to his stance on devolution in Scotland before referendums were held on the subject both there and in Wales in 1997. A spokesperson for Major said "his political career is behind him". [292], In February 2022, Major made a speech at the Institute for Government think-tank in London, in which he criticised Johnson over the Partygate scandal, suggesting that he ought to resign, and also the proposed policy for those seeking asylum which he called "un-British". [35][34] John left the ornaments business the following year to care for his ill mother, though when she got better he was unable to find a new job and was unemployed for much of the latter half of 1962, a situation he says was "degrading". Major was later to learn that the flat was in fact owned by his half-brother Tom Moss. "[271], Major has become an active after-dinner speaker, earning over 25,000 per engagement for his "insights and his own opinions" on politics and other matters according to his agency. [152][153][154][nb 8] The appointment meant that, despite only being in the Cabinet for a little over two years, Major had gone from the most junior position in the Cabinet to holding two of the Great Offices of State. During this period, Michael Portillo had frequently been touted as the favourite to replace Major, but lost his seat in the election, thus eliminating him from the running. After Blair succeeded Major as prime minister, Major served as Leader of the Opposition for seven weeks while the leadership election to replace him took place. Though a Labour stronghold, the Conservatives received a huge boost following Enoch Powell's anti-immigration 'Rivers of Blood speech' in April 1968 and Major won, despite strongly disapproving of Powell's views. Major addressed public meetings opposed to the protesters, organised by parish councillors, and also met Bill Westwood and separately Michael Heseltine to discuss the issue. . Personal use allows you to make a single personal print, card or gift for non-commercial use. [381], In 2008, Major won the British Sports Book Awards (Best Cricket Book) for More Than a Game. [218] This was the Conservatives' fourth consecutive election victory. Elizabeth Major, daughter of former Prime Minister John Major, with her fiance Luke Salter at her family home near Huntingdon, where they formerly announced their engagement. Not for resale. [188][189][190] Thatcher's staunch anti-European stance also alienated pro-Europe Conservatives. [228][229] Major himself served as shadow foreign secretary (having served as foreign secretary for three months in 1989) and Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, and the office of Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland was left vacant until after the 2001 general election as the party no longer had any Scottish MPs. [94][95] During this period Major became also involved in the response to protests at RAF Molesworth, which lay in his constituency; various peace groups were opposed to the siting of cruise missiles at the base and had established a permanent 'peace camp' there. In the leadership election, Major comfortably beat John Redwood in June 1995. Every time he gets up now I keep thinking, 'What on earth is Councillor Major doing?' The couple have yet to set a date for their wedding, but Elizabeth (27) said it was "very unlikely" to be before brother James (24) weds TV game-show hostess Emma Noble. He was succeeded as prime minister by Blair. [6] His birth had been a difficult one, with his mother suffering from pleurisy and pneumonia and John Major requiring several blood transfusions due to an infection, causing permanent scarring to his ankles. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. [301] Paddy Ashdown, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats during Major's term of office, was more sympathetic, writing in 2017 that Major was "one of the most honest, brave and sincere men to ever be Prime Minister" and that his time in office compares favourably with that of his successor Tony Blair. The protesters were evicted in February 1984. However, his polite, easy-going manner was initially well received by both his supporters and his critics. [54][55][nb 5] He also promoted more openness at the council, initiating a series of public meetings with local residents. [280], He was touted as a possible Conservative candidate for the Mayor of London elections in 2008, but turned down an offer from the Leader of the Conservatives at the time, David Cameron. 2 He married Elizabeth Major, daughter of Rt. [286][287], Major was a vocal supporter for the Remain campaign in the 2016 referendum on British membership of the European Union. Starring Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Nicole Dubuc, Chelsea Hertford, Marisa Ryan, Matt Mulhern and Beverly Archer, "Major Dad" premiered on September 17, 1989 as part of CBS' Monday night comedy. Tap into Getty Images global-scale, data-driven insights and network of over 340,000creators to create content exclusively for your brand. In the 1997 election on 1 May 1997, Labour won a 179-seat majority, ending their eighteen years in opposition. Redefining the workforce: what jobs are AI likely to replace first? [371][372] Major is a Christian, though his upbringing was never especially religious and he states that he is "a believer at a distance". [238] In 1999 he published his autobiography, covering his early life and time in office, which was generally well received. [2] The Labour Party pulled ahead of the Conservatives in every local election during Major's leadership, which increased after Tony Blair became Labour leader in 1994. "[336] Major complained in his memoirs that these words (which drew upon a passage in George Orwell's essay The Lion and the Unicorn)[337] had been misrepresented as being more naive and romantic than he had intended, and indeed his memoirs were dismissive of the common conservative viewpoint that there was once a time of moral rectitude; Major wrote that "life has never been as simple as that". To control some of the symptoms I have also had a small operation on the brain. [385][386][387] There is another bust of Major in the Norman Shaw Building North by Neale Andrew, sculpted in 1993 and installed in 2004, however this is not accessible to the public. When Was John Major Born? Please. Get in touch for commercial uses. [134] Major accepted the job and began to settle into the department, living in an upstairs room at the FCO and devolving decision making where necessary, though he found the increased security burdensome and disliked the extensive ceremonial aspects of the role. Economic growth wasn't re-established until early 1993. [112][113] He first attracted major national media attention in January 1987 over cold weather payments to the elderly, when Britain was in the depths of a severe winter. Captions are provided by our contributors. There are also various plaques commemorating facilities opened by John Major: at Brampton Memorial Centre, Brampton (opened 1988),[398] Hamerton Zoo Park, Hamerton (1990),[399] Cadbury World, Birmingham (1991),[400] a tree commemorating the restoration of the River Mill pub, Eaton Socon,[401] the gardens at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon (2009),[402] the North Terminal extension at Gatwick Airport (2011),[403] Huntingdonshire Football Association headquarters, Huntingdon (2015),[404] and Alconbury Weald cricket pitch (2019). His mild-mannered style and moderate political stance contrasted with that of Thatcher. Mother of Richard Jackman; Mehitable Jackman and Deacon George Jackman. [233] He remained active in Parliament, regularly attending and contributing in debates. Major supported a second referendum over Brexit, stating that the leave campaign put out a "fantasy case" during the referendum campaign, adding that to describe a second vote as undemocratic was "a rather curious proposition" and that he could see no "intellectual argument" against redoing the ballot. In 1999, James had a pacemaker fitted after a series of health scares revealed he had a life-threatening heart problem. [249] In February 2012, Major became chairman of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust,[250] which was formed as part of the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II and is intended to support charitable organisations and projects across the Commonwealth, focusing on areas such as cures for diseases and the promotion of culture and education. Hon. "[284][285], During the 2014 Scottish independence referendum Major strongly encouraged a "No" vote, stating that a vote for independence would be damaging both for Scotland and the rest of the UK. Elizabeth Major, daughter of former Prime Minister John Major, with her fiance Luke Salter at her family home near Huntingdon, where they formerly announced their engagement. The Tories remained divided over this era and in an attempt to silence his critics, Major resigned as Party leader. [176][177] Thatcher finally agreed on 4 October, and Britain's entry into the ERM at a rate of DM 2.95 to 1.00 (with an agreed 6% floating 'band' either side) was announced the following day. His wife, former game show hostess Emma Noble, 30, rushed him to hospital with a severe headache and high temperature. [245] In 2005 he was elected to the Committee of the Marylebone Cricket Club, historically the governing body of the sport, and still guardian of the laws of the game. [92][93], Major later became an assistant whip in January 1983, responsible for East Anglian MPs. The European Currency Unit was a notional unit of account based on a weighted 'basket' of major European currencies. Neglecting your gums? [391][392] The National Portrait Gallery holds two paintings of Major the first official portrait of him as prime minister, painted by Peter Deighan in 1994,[393][394] and one of John and Norma by John Wonnacott, painted in 1997. John Major is a British politician who served as the prime minister of the UK and the leader of the 'Conservative Party' from 1990 to 1997. [209] By the time of Major's appointment, Labour's lead had shrunk to 14%. 894646. Major was later to express regret for his support for large-scale tower block estates. [140][141] Discussions focused primarily on the future of Hong Kong, which Britain was scheduled to hand over to China in 1997. [224] Following a string of by-election defeats, the Conservatives' majority of 21 had been eroded by 13 December 1996.[225]. [308] Dennis Kavanagh likewise states that Major did relatively well considering the unbridgeable divides that existed in the Conservative Party in the 1990s, chiefly over Europe, whilst also delivering economic growth, a more user-focused public sector and the basis of peace settlement in Northern Ireland. One day both yet may come to recognise and appreciate it. The allegations of an affair with Latimer were indeed proven false. He added: 'Of course, it came as a terrible shock and this is a very difficult time for me and Elizabeth and our families. [70] They continue to live at their constituency home, Finings, in Great Stukeley, Huntingdonshire. [135][136], Amongst Major's first acts as Foreign Secretary was to cancel the sale of Hawk aircraft to Iraq, over concerns they would be used for internal repression. This image could have imperfections as its either historical or reportage. [48][49] Leaving hospital, he split his time between Jean Kierans' house and a small rented flat in Mayfair, working at Standard Bank's London office and resuming his banking diploma and activities with the Young Conservatives in his spare time. But, the politicians who are said to have hides like rhinos and be utterly impervious to criticism, if theyre not extinct, they are very rare and I freely confess I wasn't amongst them. [261] As a result of this, Major was the only current or former prime minister out of the five then still alive invited to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018. [235] Jonathan Djanogly took over as MP for Huntingdon, retaining the seat for the Conservatives at the 2001 election. [334], Major was often mocked for his nostalgic evocation of what sounded like the lost Britain of the 1950s .mw-parser-output div.crossreference{padding-left:0}(see Merry England);[335] for example, his famous speech stating that "Fifty years from now Britain will still be the country of long shadows on county grounds, warm beer, invincible green suburbs, dog lovers and pools fillers and as George Orwell said 'old maids bicycling to Holy Communion through the morning mist'. Tom Major had planned to move the family to. [171][172][173] The move was supported by the Bank of England, the Treasury, most of the Cabinet, the Labour Party, several major business associations and much of the press. [61], Major met Norma Johnson at a Conservative party event in Brixton in April 1970, and the two became engaged shortly thereafter, marrying at St Matthew's Church in Brixton on 3 October 1970. [27] In 1956 Major met local MP Marcus Lipton at a local church fair and was invited to watch his first debate in the House of Commons, where Harold Macmillan presented his only Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Major's second ministry was also defined by conflicts within the Conservative Party regarding Europe after the government's defeat on the Maastricht Treaty. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. "[294], In February 2023, Major made a speech at the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Britain, where he said that Brexit was "a colossal mistake" and that Johnson agreed the Brexit protocol knowing it was "a mess".[295][296]. Mr Major shouted to the crowd: "It is a wonderful day and we are very happy.". Available for editorial and personal use only. Pay for the usage you need, licensing that works for you. Elizabeth Major, daughter of former Prime Minister John Major, with. [330][326] The magazine still runs one-off specials of this diary (with the age updated) on occasions when Major is in the news, such as on the breaking of the Edwina Currie story or the publication of his autobiography. He needed emergency surgery to remove his appendix, but has fully recovered. Managed by: Private User. It was not enough. Furthermore, the narrow majority achieved after the 1992 election left him exposed to internal Conservative rebellions, which only worsened as time went by, abetted by a hostile press, as it became clear the Conservatives would lose the next election. [345][62][63] She was a teacher and a member of the Young Conservatives. Mr Salter, whom friends describe as a good all-round sportsman, particularly keen on cricket and golf, has had to stop his work as a doctor for Leicester University Hospitals NHS Trust. He formed a temporary Shadow Cabinet, but with seven of his Cabinet ministers having lost their seats at the election, and with few senior MPs left to replace them, several MPs had to hold multiple briefs. [346] They have two children: a daughter, Elizabeth (born November 1971)[68][69] and a son, James (b. January 1975). "[323], The media (particularly The Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell) used the allegation by Alastair Campbell that he had observed Major tucking his shirt into his underpants to caricature him wearing his pants outside his trousers,[324] as a pale grey echo of both Superman and Supermac, a parody of Harold Macmillan. [13][14] In 1954 John passed the 11+ exam, enabling him to go to Rutlish School, a grammar school in Merton Park, though to John's chagrin his father insisted that he register as 'John Major-Ball'. He inherited a majority government from Margaret Thatcher who had been the prime minister for the previous eleven years. daughter former prime minister john major, fiance luke salter family home near huntingdon, portrait semi profile smiling 1/2 half length arm around ring. His resignation as Conservative leader formally took effect in June 1997 after the election of William Hague. Guests, including the bride's brother James and his pregnant wife Emma Noble, gathered at the small church about an hour before the bride arrived. The additional bitterness on the right wing of the Conservative Party at the manner in which Margaret Thatcher had been deposed did not make Major's task any easier, with many viewing him as a weak and vacillating leader.
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