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Tony Blair, devolution and Northern Ireland peace

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Tony Blair became Prime Minister in 1997, leading a Labour government after many years of Conservative rule. He was the Labour leader who came to power in 1997, rather than Margaret Thatcher, John Major or Gordon Brown, who held office at other times.

Blair's government carried out important constitutional changes. In 1999 it set up the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly, giving Scotland and Wales more control over their own affairs through devolution. The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 was also a major step in bringing peace to Northern Ireland after years of conflict. So remember Tony Blair as Prime Minister from 1997, and link him with devolution in 1999 and the Good Friday Agreement of 1998.

Memory tip: Blair, PM from 1997: devolution in 1999 and the Good Friday Agreement (1998).

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Who became Prime Minister in 1997, leading a Labour government?

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  1. 1. Who became Prime Minister in 1997, leading a Labour government?

    • Gordon Brown
    • Tony Blair
    • Margaret Thatcher
    • John Major

    Correct answer: Tony Blair

    Tony Blair became Labour Prime Minister in 1997.

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