John Major

London Letter: Government’s military assistance to Ukraine deflects from its dwindling diplomatic role in relation to the crisis

‘Once in a lifetime’ chance to hear first-hand accounts from key players nearly 25 years on

The relationship between Albert Reynolds and John Major was a key factor that led to the IRA ceasefire of August 1994

Move would damage relations with EU and UK, destabilise NI, former British PM warns

Celebrated public servant was also known for his penetrating inquiry into Iraq War

Labour’s conference has been overshadowed by a resignation and a description of the Conservative cabinet as scum

Last IRA member killed during Troubles ‘continues to inspire us’, Martin Ferris says

Showman and dealmaker defied detractors when he brokered peace in North

Labour leader accuses British prime minister of ‘reckless’ approach to peace process

England manager may well be haunted by memory of missed penalty in 1996 Euros

The British team was skilled. It was not smart politics to leave our leading statesman at home

Pat O’Connell believes PM is ‘mini-Trump’ who has created huge difficulties for Britain

Former British prime minister refused to sign letter to John Hume on 25th anniversary

Peace talks: PM told that taoiseach was using conversations for his own political ends

Private memo in 1997 advised Major about publication of article by then SF leader

SDLP leader tried to start a fresh initiative using ‘medium of Protestant Church leaders’

John Major said 1996 service would look like an apology and offend unionists, files show

London Letter: Ex-PM warns of US concern for Bill and Britain as former great power

Analysis: as the cost to Britain of a no-deal rises, the EU can hold firm in coming days on the price of reaching one

Whatever happens, don’t get too het up. The US president is not as powerful as he or we think

‘Miraculous’ and unlikely victory over old foe Australia ‘was as unbelievable as Dunkirk’

Analysis: Ed Miliband delivers parliamentary tour de force in opposing PM’s Internal Market Bill

Just 1,400 businesses of 57,000 contacted during summer sign up for customs number

Former PM voices opposition to law-breaking Bill as Geoffrey Cox says reputation at risk

Barnier: ‘We could not have been clearer about the consequences of Brexit’

EU expects letter and spirit of agreement and Northern Ireland protocol to be respected

EU leaders voice concerns over legislation that will violate withdrawal deal

Downing Street’s spin on legislation that overturns part of Brexit deal continues to shift

John Major warns of fallout from Bill, which UK admits will break international law

Hume ‘committed to pursuing objectives by exclusively peaceful and democratic means’

TV review: Shakespearean bathos hangs over BBC’s The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty

World Cup winner admitted his time as Ireland manager ran 1966 close

Documentary by former UK minister examines War of Independence from Britain’s point of view

Shortened trade talks will result in ‘flimsy’ deal, former British prime minister says

Polls show electorate wants change, so the party needs to prove it can do better

Plan to mark 150th anniversary cancelled over fears of debate concerning UK apology

Cabinet called for inquiry after members of Sinn Féin invited by Labour MPs were ‘left unattended for some time’

British government papers show concerns over ‘hiding-behind-potted-plants scenario’

RUC decision to allow parade through nationalist area in July 1996 led to widespread disturbance across Northern Ireland

IRA resumes murders after 18-month ceasefire breaks down, Orange march at Drumcree triggers widespread violence and all-party talks begin with Sinn Féin excluded