text: Relations between Clarke , Major good - spokesman . LONDON 1996-12-06 Relations between Chancellor of the Exchequer Kenneth Clarke and Prime Minister John Major are good despite media reports of a rift over European policy , a spokesman for Major 's office said on Friday . Asked about the reports , the spokesman said : " Relations are good . " Asked about Major 's mood after a day of media speculation about his political fortunes , the spokesman said : " He is resolute . He is getting on with the job . " The spokesman said he was not aware of any meetings overnight between Clarke and Major , nor of any talks between the prime minister and parliamentary business managers . Both Major and Clarke were in their constituencies on Friday .