Popularly called iron lady, Margaret Thatcher is unarguably one of the most resounding names when you mention rare gems in the women kingdom. Yes, she was the first female British Prime minister. Thats not just why.
Full names, Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, LG, OM, PC, FRS, née Roberts (born 13 October 1925) is a British politician and the longest-serving (1979–1990) British prime minister of the 20th century, and the only woman ever to have held the post. Here's why...
A Soviet journalist nicknamed her the "Iron Lady", which later became associated with her uncompromising politics and leadership style. As prime minister, she implemented conservative policies that have come to be known as Thatcherism. Originally a research chemist before becoming a barrister, Thatcher was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Finchley in 1959. Edward Heath appointed her Secretary of State for Education and Science in his 1970 government. In 1975 Thatcher defeated Heath in the Conservative Party leadership election and became Leader of the Opposition, as well as the first woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom. She became prime minister after winning the 1979 general election. After entering 10 Downing Street, Thatcher introduced a series of political and economic initiatives to reverse what she perceived as Britain's precipitous national decline. Her political philosophy and economic policies
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She would always be remembered in Nigeria. Nice work Alu!
Yes Felix, It took Channels the first 10minutes of the 10PM news yesterday to give a tribute to her and I was tripped to listen to Emeka Anyaoku talk about his personal experience too. We should learn to celebrate our own too.
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