I never thought I’d say but it but, Christ, I don’t half know how Thatcher felt. Until her administration came and put the ‘Great’ back into ‘Great Britain’ (and all that), post-war Britain was a picture of despair for Maggie. The Tories had capitulated to the political settlement established by Clement Attlee’s 1945 government, with […]
Posts Tagged ‘Margaret Thatcher’
The Blairite ultras would lead Labour to surrender. They must be stopped
May 19th, 2011 by Owen Jones.
I will not weep when Thatcher dies – but I won’t celebrate either
May 12th, 2011 by Owen Jones.Like most other people on the left, Margaret Thatcher is my biggest political influence. Because of her ruthlessness and determination, and the inept, divided opposition she was up against, her governments transformed British society beyond recognition. My politics were forged in opposition to everything she achieved – and God, she achieved a lot.
