A general election was held in the United Kingdom on Thursday 9 April 1992, to elect 651 members to the House of Commons The governing Conservative Party led by Prime Minister John Major won a fourth consecutive election victory, with a majority of 21. This would be the last time that the Conservatives would win an overall majority at a general election until 2015 and the last general election to be held on a day which did not coincide with any local elections until 2017.
John Major is elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after his Conservative Party wins the most votes in British e
John Major is elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after his Conservative Party wins the most votes in British electoral history
Historical Significance
A general election was held in the United Kingdom on Thursday 9 April 1992, to elect 651 members to the House of Commons The governing Conservative Party led by Prime Minister John Major won a fourth consecutive election victory, with a majority of 21.
Key People
John Major
– present
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Events After
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birth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 9, 1992?
- A general election was held in the United Kingdom on Thursday 9 April 1992, to elect 651 members to the House of Commons The governing Conservative Party led by Prime Minister John Major won a fourth consecutive election victory, with a majority of 21. This would be the last time that the Conservatives would win an overall majority at a general election until 2015 and the last general election to be held on a day which did not coincide with any local elections until 2017.
- Why is John Major is elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after his Conserva... significant?
- A general election was held in the United Kingdom on Thursday 9 April 1992, to elect 651 members to the House of Commons The governing Conservative Party led by Prime Minister John Major won a fourth consecutive election victory, with a majority of 21.
- Who was involved in John Major is elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after his Conserva...?
- Key figures include John Major.