First Major ministry
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John Major formed the first Major ministry upon the resignation of Margaret Thatcher in November 1990, after being invited by Queen Elizabeth II to form the next administration. Major inherited a majority government.
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This article is about the people in John Major’s administration. For the events of John Major's tenure as prime minister, see Premiership of John Major.
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First Major ministry | |
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Cabinet of the United Kingdom | |
1990–1992 | |
Date formed | 28 November 1990 (1990-11-28) |
Date dissolved | 10 April 1992 (1992-04-10) |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | John Major |
Prime Minister's history | 1990–1997 |
Total no. of members | 108 appointments |
Member party | |
Status in legislature | Majority 376 / 650 (58%) |
Opposition cabinet | Kinnock Shadow Cabinet |
Opposition party | |
Opposition leader | Neil Kinnock |
History | |
Outgoing election | 1992 general election |
Legislature term(s) | 50th UK Parliament |
Budget(s) | |
Predecessor | Third Thatcher ministry |
Successor | Second Major ministry |
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