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April 8 marks Margaret Thatcher death anniversary

politicsApr 8, 202611954

April 8 marks the anniversary of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher's death in 2013. Thatcher served as prime minister from 1979 to 1990, and she was the United Kingdom's first female prime minister. Her policies of privatization, deregulation, and weakening of trade unions reshaped the British economy and politics. Her legacy remains sharply contested, with supporters crediting market reforms and critics blaming her for long-term social harms.

Key Highlights

Margaret Thatcher died on April 8, 2013 at age 87.
She served as UK prime minister from 1979 to 1990.
Her privatization and union-busting policies transformed Britain's economy and social fabric.
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opendemocracy.netThe death of a class warrior: Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013)

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