John Major
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John Major (born 1943) was the Prime Minister of the UK from 1990 to 1997.
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Major focused on economic recovery following the early 1990s recession, this was seen in implementing policies to reduce inflation.
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His government oversaw the Maastricht Treaty, which deepened the UK's involvement in the European Union.
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Major faced challenges such as economic recession, growing support in the UK for Tony Blair and his Labour party, and the growing influence of the IRA in Northern Ireland.
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He is known for his efforts to try maintain some stability, but party divisions remained rampant.
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His Premiership is often viewed as average, rather unremarkable at best.
