Inside Britain's Bizarre Margaret Thatcher Festival
An exclusive look at the surreal world of the Thatcher Festival, where drag performers, political detractors and devoted followers create a unique snapshot of Britain's enduring culture wars.
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Hitchens: Thatcher wasn't a true Conservative
In a controversial tribute, journalist Peter Hitchens argues Margaret Thatcher wasn't a true Conservative and questions her political legacy on what would have been her centenary.
University compares Thatcher to Hitler in woke guide
A British university faces backlash after publishing a controversial 'decolonising' handbook that draws shocking parallels between the Iron Lady and Nazi dictator Hitler while branding Donald Trump a terrorist leader.
Thatcher's Fury Over Minister's Secret Affair
Explosive revelations about Sir Humphrey Atkins' affair with secretary threaten to destabilise Thatcher's government. Exclusive details of the political bombshell.
Margaret Thatcher's Secret Affairs: Explosive Claims
Newly unearthed documents allege former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher engaged in two extramarital affairs while leading the country, challenging her carefully crafted public image.
Thatcher's Secret Affairs Revealed in Explosive New Book
A sensational new biography claims Margaret Thatcher conducted multiple affairs while Prime Minister, with dramatic revelations about her private life that contradict her public image.
Queen Elizabeth's protocol breach against Thatcher revealed
Explosive revelations from 1986 reveal how the Queen allegedly broke royal protocol to avoid sitting beside Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at a diplomatic dinner, exposing deep tensions within the British establishment.
Thatcher's garage nomination papers reveal humble beginnings
Exclusive look at the handwritten nomination papers that launched Margaret Thatcher's historic leadership bid from a modest garage, marking the start of Britain's first female Prime Minister's political revolution.
Tory Party's Thatcher obsession: From legacy to cult
An analysis of how the Conservative Party's fixation on Margaret Thatcher has transformed from political admiration into something resembling a personality cult, complete with merchandise and ideological purity tests.
Thatcher's secret leadership fears revealed in archives
Newly uncovered National Archives documents expose Margaret Thatcher's private concerns about Tory leadership challenges years before her dramatic downfall in 1990.
Thatcher's school essay predicted her PM future
A remarkable school essay written by a young Margaret Thatcher in 1942, predicting she would become Britain's first female leader, has been discovered in her former Somerset school archives.
Thatcher's 100th Birthday Plans Spark Political Clash
Fresh controversy erupts as government considers commemorating Margaret Thatcher's centenary while critics condemn the Iron Lady's divisive legacy and lasting impact on Britain.
Thatcher's Royal Awe: Her profound respect for the Queen
Royal author Robert Hardman unveils the surprising dynamic between Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth II, revealing the Prime Minister's deep reverence for the monarch despite their political differences.
Danny Kruger: Thatcher's Political Legacy Continues
Conservative MP Danny Kruger's political philosophy and family connections reveal striking parallels with Margaret Thatcher's ideological heritage, shaping Britain's future political landscape.
Ben Elton's political evolution: Defending Churchill now
Comedy legend Ben Elton reveals his unexpected political evolution in a candid new interview, explaining why he now defends Winston Churchill while reflecting on his past critiques of Margaret Thatcher.
Thatcher's secret plane crash after Brighton bomb
Newly uncovered documents expose how Britain's Iron Lady narrowly avoided a fatal air disaster just weeks after the Brighton hotel bombing that nearly claimed her life.
Minister compares Badenoch's EU deal to Thatcher agreements
A senior government minister has sparked debate by comparing Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's Windsor Framework negotiations with the EU to Margaret Thatcher's landmark European agreements, drawing both praise and criticism across political lines.
Thatcher at 100: The Legacy That Still Divides Britain
A century after her birth, Margaret Thatcher remains the most transformative and controversial prime minister in modern British history. Explore how her policies continue to shape the nation today.
Yellowjackets star in new horror role
Yellowjackets sensation Sophie Thatcher trades wilderness survival for corporate terror in chilling new Prime Video thriller 'The Consultant' opposite Christoph Waltz.
Nova festival survivor reveals playing dead to escape Hamas
A young woman's miraculous escape from the Hamas massacre at the Nova music festival reveals how she survived by pretending to be dead while militants executed fellow revellers around her.
Badenoch channels Thatcher in Tory conference speech
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch invoked Margaret Thatcher's legacy while attacking Labour's economic policies in a powerful Conservative conference address that positioned her as a potential future leader.
Thatcher's Shadow Looms Over Divided Tory Conference
Rishi Sunak's Conservative conference descends into nostalgia as party clings to Margaret Thatcher's legacy while struggling with current divisions and leadership questions.
Badenoch invokes Thatcher at Tory conference
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch invokes Margaret Thatcher's spirit in fiery Conservative conference speech, urging party to rediscover radical reforming zeal amid internal divisions.
RISE Festival cancelled amid dust storm safety fears
Organisers forced to pull plug on major UK festival as dangerous weather conditions and unauthorised sky lanterns create 'perfect storm' of safety concerns
Thatcher's fashion legacy still inspires Tory conference
Decades after her leadership, Margaret Thatcher's iconic fashion choices continue to influence Conservative politicians at party conference, proving style and substance can coexist in Westminster.
Deniliquin Ute Muster: Australia's Iconic Outback Festival
The iconic Deniliquin Ute Muster returns with spectacular ute displays, country music stars and outback celebrations in rural NSW. Discover what makes this Australian festival unforgettable.
Japan's Iron Lady: Thatcher Fan & Metal Drummer for Leader
Conservative heavyweight Sanae Takaichi, a self-professed Margaret Thatcher admirer and former heavy metal drummer, emerges as Japan's potential next leader, blending traditional values with an unconventional background.
Japan's LDP studies Thatcher for economic reform inspiration
The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan studies Thatcher's transformative policies as it seeks to redefine its economic approach and break from traditional consensus politics.
Byron Bay festival strip search sparks police investigation
A young woman's traumatic strip search at Byron Bay's Splendour in the Grass festival has prompted a formal police investigation after she was forced to remove her clothing in front of multiple officers.
1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation
A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.
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