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1
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When was John Major born?

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29th March 1943

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What significant role did John Major play in Northern Ireland?

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Created peace in Northern Ireland

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What tax did John Major replace with the Council Tax?

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Poll Tax

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How did Labour perform in local elections during John Major’s term as prime minister?

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Pulled ahead in every local election

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How is John Major’s term as prime minister generally regarded?

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Average

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What is one of the aims of the Conservative Manifesto 2019 regarding safety?

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Making our country safer

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What is a proposed action to reduce the number of foreign nationals in prisons?

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Cut the number of foreign nationals in our prisons

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How many new police officers does the Conservative Manifesto 2019 propose to recruit?

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20,000 new police officers

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What is one of the proposed changes for police officers in the Conservative Manifesto 2019?

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Equip police officers with new equipment and tools

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What change does the manifesto propose regarding halfway release for prisoners with serious crimes?

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End automatic halfway release

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What kind of punishments will be introduced for serious crimes?

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Harsher punishments

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What type of sentences will be toughened according to the Conservative Manifesto 2019?

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Community sentences

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Can prisoners vote in jail according to the Conservative Manifesto 2019?

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No

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What issue does the manifesto address regarding online safety?

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Combat extremism

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What is one of the goals related to online crime in the Conservative Manifesto 2019?

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Make the UK the safest place in the world online

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What immigration system does the Conservative Manifesto propose?

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Australian style immigration system

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What does the manifesto suggest about freedom of movement?

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Ending freedom of movement

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What type of workers will be fast-tracked entry according to the Conservative Manifesto 2019?

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Skilled workers

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Who gets fast-tracked entry if they can speak English well?

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Qualified doctors and nurses

20
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What type of graduates will receive fast-tracked entry according to the manifesto?

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Best science and technology graduates

21
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What does ‘Get Brexit done’ imply in the context of the Conservative Manifesto 2019?

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Taking back the borders

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True or False: The Conservative Party generally advocates for law and order.

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