What is unique about Margaret Thatcher?

Answer 1

Margaret Thatcher was the first female prime minister of England, she was also a great influence to British politics. "Her impact on Britain was sweeping and lasting, leaving a market economy and a more right-wing Conservative party." (Travel and History)

Answer 2

She was an MP in the UK Parliment. She became a Secretary of State for Education under Edward Heaths government in the 1970's. She then went on to defeat Edward Heath as the leader for the Conservative Party in the UK in the mid to late 1970's. After becoming leader of her party, she then won the British General Election in 1979 and won that election by a landslide and became the first ever woman Prime Minister until ousted by her own party members some 11 years later. She won 3 British General Elections and was also Britains longest serving Prime Minister.

Margaret Thatcher was the first female prime minister of England, she was also a great influence to British politics. Her impact on Britain was sweeping and lasting, leaving a market economy and a more right-wing Conservative party.

Answer 3

Margaret Thatcher was a British Prime Minister from 1979-90 and she led a Conservative government. Her radical neo-liberal policies such as massive tax cuts and privatisation were extremely popular among the wealthier working classes, such as tradesmen and small businessmen. Her downfall was twofold;- Europe and the 'Community Charge' which was a locally-levied tax where everyone payed the same regardless of income.

Answer 4

Erm she drove Britain away from bankruptcy.

Answer 5

To get 3 million people unemployed. Which she did achieve.

Answer 6

She was the first and still the only female British Prime Minister.