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I think we can get respect for Parliament back providing governments and oppositions are frank.

John Major

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John Major
Age: 81
Born: 1943
Born: March 29
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A country of long shadows on county cricket grounds, warm beer, green suburbs, dog lovers, and old maids cycling to holy communion through the morning mist.
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