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Conservative rebels threaten John Major amid tax vote turmoil
In a 319 to 311 defeat, Conservative rebels challenged Prime Minister John Major over a fuel tax raise from 8 percent to 17.5 percent, risking the government's stability as Kenneth Clarke vowed new revenue measures. Labour leader Tony Blair hailed the setback as a major coup for his party amid ongoing political turmoil and weak poll ratings.
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