Margaret Thatcher
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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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Ed Miliband 'unfit to be PM' – but they said the same about Mrs T
In Depth Still, the Times splash is not what Miliband needs as he faces a backbench rebellion over the welfare cap
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Thatcher 'accepted' Yvonne Fletcher killer would go free
In Depth PM realised 1984 shooting at Libyan embassy demonstration would go unpunished, documents reveal
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Media treatment of Mandela 'racist' says angry daughter
Speed Read Press intrusion condemned by Makaziwe Mandela as Obama arrives in South Africa
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Right-on Robbie: Music needs to rekindle its fire
In Depth Why did it take a member of Take That to remind us that popular music has lost touch with politics?
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Thatcher's funeral: a fitting send-off for the Iron Lady?
In Depth St Paul's ceremony undisturbed by protesters - we Brits don't go in for 'shrieking at coffins'
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 18 Apr 2013
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 16 Apr 2013
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