I pay tribute to John Major's achievement in persuading the other 11 Community heads of government that they could move ahead to the social chapter but not within the Treaty and without Britain's participation. It sets a vital precedent, for an enlarged Community can only function if we build in flexibility of that kind. John Major deserves high praise for ensuring at Maastricht that we would not have either a single currency or the absurd provisions of the social chapter forced upon us: our industry, workforce and national prosperity will benefit as a result.
Margaret Thatcher 15/05/1992
Category: Europe - Maastricht Treaty
I was turned out because I said to Europe no, no, no. That no, no , no has now turned into yes, yes. Two yes's not three because he got the Social Chapter out and he's reserved his position on the single currency.
Margaret Thatcher 1994
Category: Europe & Britain, Europe - Maastricht Treaty
In my day that would have required the occasional use of the handbag. Now it will be a cricket bat. But that's a good thing because it will be harder.
Margaret Thatcher 1993
On John Major's Maastricht negotiations
Category: Europe - Maastricht Treaty
If Margaret Thatcher had been Prime Minister at the time, there would have been no Treaty of Maastricht.
Douglas Hurd 06/11/1993
Category: Margaret Thatcher (quotes about), Europe - Maastricht Treaty
It is the people's turn to speak. It is their powers of which we are the custodians.
Margaret Thatcher 17/07/1993
Category: Europe - Maastricht Treaty
I personally could never have signed this Treaty.
Margaret Thatcher 12/07/1993
Category: Europe - Maastricht Treaty
