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When did John Major get into politics?
John Major was interested in politics from an early age. Encouraged by fellow Conservative Derek Stone, he started giving speeches on a soap-box in Brixton Market.
When did John Major start his political career or at what age?
John Major stood as a candidate for Lambeth London Borough Council at the age of 21 in 1964
Did John Major win the campaign of 1964?
John Major was elected in the Conservative landslide in 1968.
What was his duties when he finally did win?
While on the Council John Major was Chairman of the Housing Committee, being responsible for overseeing the building of several large council housing estates.
Did John Major run for other political roles after the Lambeth London Borough Council?
John Major stood for election to Parliament in St Pancras North in general elections in February and October 1974,

Question: What was the outcome of that election?
Self-contained rewrite: What was the outcome of the 1974 election for John Major?