answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The Conservatives under Prime Minister John Major were in government in 1996, they actually had a negative majority and relied on the support of the Ulster Unionist party to allow legislation to pass through parliament.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

Labour won the 1997 general election, under the leadership of Tony Blair, to take over after 18 years of conservative rule

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

The party that was in power was the Conservative Party was in power from 1979-1997.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

The Conservative Party was in power from 1979-1997.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Sir John Major's Conservative party was controlling parliament in 1993.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

The Conservative Party under John Major.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Which political party was in power in 1996 in Britain?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What political party was in power in 1996 in Australia?

The Kangeroo Court


What political party was in power during 1996?

You need to specify the country.


Which political party was in power in 1996 for England?

The Conservatives. John Major was PM.


What was the provincial politicial party that had power in 1996?

Conservative party.


Which political party was in power UK 1996?

This depends on what you mean. The president was Bill Clinton, and he is a democrat, but if you are meaning who was in charge of congress, that would have been the republicans. ken orr iowa


What political party did Obama identify?

Since his first time running for office in 1996, Mr. Obama ran as a Democrat. He was always a member of the Democratic party, throughout his political career.


What political party is Elizabeth Dole affiliated with?

The Republican Party. Her husband, Bob, also ran for president against Bill Clinton in 1996.


What political party garnished 19 percent of the vote for president in 1992 but dropped to 8 percent in the 1996 election and virtually none in subsequent elections?

The political party was the Reform Party, which primarily depended on the wealth and notoriety of millionaire Ross Perot. The party was not formed until 1995, and nominated Perot in 1996, Pat Buchanan in 2000, Ralph Nader in 2004, and a virtual unknown, the late Ted Weill, in 2008.


What was Barack Obama's political party affiliation at his first inauguration?

Barack Obama has been a Democrat since he first ran for office in 1996.


What are the release dates for Clueless - 1996 To Party or Not to Party 1-2?

Clueless - 1996 To Party or Not to Party 1-2 was released on: USA: 27 September 1996 Germany: 26 September 1998


What political party were in power in Ireland 1997?

A the start of 1997 there was a coalition of Fine Gael, the Labour Party and Democratic Left in government. This was known as the "Rainbow Coalition". In June there was a general election. As a result, there was a Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats coalition, with the support of four independents supporting the government ensuring an overall majority.


When was The Political Graveyard created?

The Political Graveyard was created in 1996.