Political Developments: Notable Europhiles and Eurosceptics in the Conservative Party Flashcards
What was Major’s position on Europe?
He was a Europhile
When did Major make his first speech showing he was a Europhile?
March 1991
What did Major say about Britain’s position in Europe with the March 1991 Speech?
He wanted Britain to be at the heart of Europe
What was Kenneth Clarke’s position on Europe?
He was a Europhile
What governmental role did Clarke have in Major’s government?
He was Major’s Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1993 to 1997
What did Clarke do in 1997?
He tried to stand for Conservative leadership
Why did Clarke fail to win Conservative leadership?
He had pro-European views
What was Chris Patten’s position on Europe?
He was a Europhile
What did Chris Patten oversee in Major’s government in 1997?
The transfer of Hong Kong to China
What was Iain Duncan Smith’s position on Europe?
He was a Eurosceptic
How can it be seen that Iain Duncan Smith was a Eurosceptic?
He was one of the Maastricht Treaty Rebels
What was Michael Portillo’s position on Europe?
He was a Eurosceptic
How can it be seen Michael Portillo stayed loyal to Major in 1995?
He did not run against Major in the ‘back me or sack me’ Conservative Leadership Ballot
What was John Redwood’s position on Europe?
He was a Eurosceptic
What did Redwood do in 1995?
Stood against Major for Conservative leadership
