Tag: Thatcher

National Archives: Thatcher was desperate to stop Spycatcher publication

National Archives: Thatcher was desperate to stop Spycatcher publication

Peter Wright served for 21 years in MI5 before leaving in 1976. His memoir Spycatcher, the unpublished manuscript of which Mrs Thatcher read in 1986, [...]
Starmer credits Thatcher in pitch to Tory voters

Starmer credits Thatcher in pitch to Tory voters

The Labour leader says Conservative PM set loose "our natural entrepreneurialism". www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Grantham Margaret Thatcher statue vandalised weeks after egging

Grantham Margaret Thatcher statue vandalised weeks after egging

The £300,000 statue was splattered with red paint and a hammer and sickle was painted nearby. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Conservative conference: Johnson on Thatcher and tax and NHS

Conservative conference: Johnson on Thatcher and tax and NHS

Boris Johnson said Margaret Thatcher would have warned against more borrowing now to help public finances, as it would mean higher interest rates a [...]
Boris Johnson’s Thatcher remarks disgusting, says former miner

Boris Johnson’s Thatcher remarks disgusting, says former miner

A former miner has stated Boris Johnson's feedback on Margaret Thatcher's mine closures are " completely disgusting".He stated "you've got obtained [...]
Boris Johnson recognises ache of Thatcher pit closures, says No 10

Boris Johnson recognises ache of Thatcher pit closures, says No 10

However Downing Road rejects calls to apologise for Boris Johnson's remarks on a go to to Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Thatcher helped local weather by closing coal mines, says Boris Johnson

Thatcher helped local weather by closing coal mines, says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson's feedback on carbon discount on Scottish journey are attacked by Labour and the SNP. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Aids marketing campaign: Thatcher 'fought towards dangerous intercourse warnings'

Aids marketing campaign: Thatcher 'fought towards dangerous intercourse warnings'

Ex-health secretary Lord Fowler says the previous PM had a "curious" angle in the direction of Aids consciousness. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the top'

Margaret Thatcher: Ex-PM described euro as a 'rush of blood to the top'

Proof of the previous UK prime minister's Euroscepticism is revealed in newly launched archives. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Margaret Thatcher Grantham statue: Council to overview £100ok launch

Margaret Thatcher Grantham statue: Council to overview £100ok launch

Margaret Thatcher statue: £100,000 unveiling occasion to be underwritten by council www.bbc.co.uk [...]
Margaret Thatcher statue: £100,000 unveiling occasion to be underwritten by council

Margaret Thatcher statue: £100,000 unveiling occasion to be underwritten by council

A council says it "totally expects" to recoup the £100,000 value of the revealing ceremony. www.bbc.co.uk [...]
How Boris Johnson can emulate Margaret Thatcher

How Boris Johnson can emulate Margaret Thatcher

An open letter to Boris Johnson: Folks, even together with your opponents, are getting used to the concept that you're not solely the Prime Minist [...]
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