Margaret Thatcher
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What is neoliberalism?
In Depth Dominant political ideology of the late 20th century has fallen out of favour in recent times
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Margaret Thatcher ‘believed South Africa should be whites-only’
Speed Read Ex-head of diplomatic service also says former PM distrusted Germany and hated men with moustaches
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‘Thatcher vs Miners’ university event cancelled after outcry
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In Depth Fictional Bridget Jones joins former prime minister Margaret Thatcher on Woman's Hour list
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David Cameron rated UK's third-worst prime minister since World War II
Speed Read Former Conservative MP fares badly in survey of 82 academics - but who is bottom of the list?
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Thatcher aides used royal baby to bury anti-nuclear protest coverage
Speed Read Newly released files show Bernard Ingham urged prime minister to use photos of Prince William to combat CND
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Poll tax papers show Margaret Thatcher ignored early rebellion
In Depth Newly released government files reveal ministers' fears over the 'most celebrated political disaster in post-war Britain'
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Lord Cecil Parkinson: former cabinet minister dies aged 84
Speed Read Tory grandee was one of Thatcher's 'closest confidants', but career was overshadowed by affair with secretary
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The first ladies of finance
feature How the relationship between Janet Yellen and Christine Lagarde could shape our economic destiny
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Cameron targets Thatcher's blue-collar army
In Depth Conservatives are the party of working people, Cameron declares as ‘role reversal week’ continues
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Margaret Thatcher and the Falklands: the pros and cons
In Depth From the Falklands war to financial deregulation and the poll tax, Thatcher transformed UK politics
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Is Ed Miliband a 'nebbish'? Or will he have the last laugh?
In Depth Ed is nowhere near as unpopular as Gordon Brown – and Cameron was unable to knock him out
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Tube strike: alternative ways to get around London
In Depth Useful websites, apps, information and cycling tips to help you avoid London Tube strike chaos
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