Title: Political Power in the 1990s in Great Britain | Synonym
Headings: Political Power in the 1990s in Great Britain
Political Power in the 1990s in Great Britain
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1 Conservative Government 1990 to 1997
2 Labour Government from 1997
3 Cultural Historian's View of the 1990s
4 Britain in Europe

Content: Political Power in the 1990s in Great Britain | Synonym
Political Power in the 1990s in Great Britain
Great Britain had two different governments during the 1990s. A Conservative government, headed by Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and John Major, led the country from 1990 to 1997, followed by a Labour government led by Prime Minister Tony Blair. Traditionally, the U.K. Conservative Party is a center-right political party, often known as the Tory Party, and it appeals to middle class and business voters. The traditional U.K. Labour Party is the center-left party affiliated with workers' rights and commitment to social welfare programs. Explore this article
Conservative Government 1990 to 1997
Labour Government from 1997
Cultural Historian's View of the 1990s
Britain in Europe
1 Conservative Government 1990 to 1997
The prime minister leads the British government, supported by a cabinet and ministers. John Major's 1990s Conservative government took power from Margaret Thatcher's Tory government which led the United Kingdom from 1979 to November 1990. Highlights of the Conservative government from 1990 to 1997 included leading Britain to war against Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq, alongside U.S. President George H. W. Bush, and reversing the decision of the previous Tory government to introduce an unpopular community charge tax. The Conservatives won the 1992 General Election, taking another term in office, but their popularity began to slide following a number of conflicts membership in the European Union and political sex scandals involving members of the government. A landmark success of Major's government was the work done to engage the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in peace negotiations and attempt to find a peaceful solution to the Northern Ireland problems. 2 Labour Government from 1997
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Tony Blair was a charismatic leader who swept "New Labour" to power in 1997 in a blaze of media frenzy.