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Margaret Thatcher

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1 Who of the following was a predecessor of Margaret Thatcher?

2 The Labour party, in adapting its ________ agenda, incorporated much of the economic, social and political tenets of Thatcherism.

3 [7] When Sir ________ stepped down, Thatcher voted for Edward Heath in the leadership election of 1965 over Reginald Maudling.

4 How is Margaret Thatcher described?

5 A Gallup poll for the ________ showed that 28% of voters would be more inclined to vote Conservative if Heseltine were leader, and only 7% would be less inclined.

6 When is Margaret Thatcher's birthday?

7 [258][259][260][261][262] The most famous depiction of Thatcher was, and remains, a ________ puppet, voiced by Steve Nallon.

8 Which is currently the premier party of Margaret Thatcher?

9 Who is Margaret Thatcher's spouse?

10 [43] On the second ballot, she defeated Heath's preferred successor, ________, and became Conservative Party leader on 11 February 1975.

💡 Interesting Facts

  • in his 1968 Declaration of Perth, British Conservative leader Edward Heath pledged his party's support for Scottish devolution, a policy later reversed by Margaret Thatcher?
  • once economic advisor to Margaret Thatcher, Christopher Story went on to publish independent intelligence magazines that are considered important reading by many international top agencies?
  • despite support from Margaret Thatcher, the 1988 National Health Service Lottery was cancelled for contravening gaming regulations?
  • Private Eye said the reason Margaret Thatcher dropped Patrick Cosgrave as her advisor was that he had vomited on her?
  • Norwegian football commentator Bjørge Lillelien famously taunted Margaret Thatcher after Norway's victory over England in 1981?
  • British free market economist Ralph Harris, considered to be an architect of Thatcherism, became a life peer shortly after Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister, but sat on the cross-benches in the House of Lords to show his political independence?
  • fashion designer Katharine Hamnett once met with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher while wearing her own t-shirt with the slogan "58% Don't Want Pershing"?
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