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Quote by John Major

“If the answer is more politicians, you are asking the wrong question.”

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Sir John Major, born on March 29, 1943, is a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He served as the leader of the Conservative Party and was Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997. Major's tenure was marked by his efforts to integrate the UK into the European Single Market and to maintain the UK's position within the European Union. more

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