Major becomes Knight of the Garter
News Article 23 April 2005
Former prime minister John Major has become Sir John after becoming a knight of the garter.
Major: Blair should end practice of political 'black arts'
Press Review 22 February 2005
Tony Blair should put a halt to the Labour Party's smears and dirty tricks against its political opponents, John Major insists today.
ERM fiasco pushed Major to brink of resignation
News Article 10 February 2005
The publication of official figures putting the costs of Black Wednesday at £3.3 billion has prompted John Major to admit that he almost resigned when Sterling crashed out of the ERM.
Treasury blocking release of 'Black Wednesday' papers
News Article 9 February 2005
The Treasury is refusing to publish parts of documents giving details about "Black Wednesday", despite requests under the new Freedom of Information Act.
Dispute looms over Black Wednesday papers
Press Review 4 February 2005
John Major and Lord Lamont have asked for Treasury documents covering the events leading up to Black Wednesday in 1992 to be kept secret.
Major attacks 'lottery larceny'
News Article 24 October 2004
John Major has accused the government of using lottery cash to fund projects that should be core government responsibilities.
Clinton reveals Major cold shoulder
Press Review 21 June 2004
In a Guardian interview to promote his new autobiography, former US president Bill Clinton reveals how John Major refused to take his calls when he granted Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams an American visa.
Major reveals honours lobbying
News Article 20 May 2004
John Major has revealed details of the behind-the-scenes lobbying that goes on by people seeking to gain honours.
Major defends Chinook crash pilots
Press Review 13 May 2004
John Major, who was prime minister when an RAF Chinook carrying Britain’s top counter-Irish-terrorist experts crashed into the Mull of Kintyre ten years ago, has called today for the blame to be lifted from the pilots.
Major facing questions in audit inquiry
Press Review 30 March 2004
Former prime minister John Major is to be questioned by the Financial Services Authority over a £20 million black hole at his former employer, the busmakers Mayflower.
Major under fire over affair allegation
Press Review 10 February 2004
The Downing Street chef Clare Latimer, who was falsely accused of having an affair with John Major, believes that she was used as a decoy for his affair with Edwina Currie.
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Major backs Tory leadership move
Press Review 17 November 2003
Blair undermining trust says Major
Press Review 24 October 2003
Major attacks Labour's spin culture
News Article 24 October 2003
Labour's use of spin has damaged parliamentary democracy, John Major has claimed.
