Yesterday, at 12.02, the anarchist Ian Bone wrote on his blog “Thatcher died this morning”. Moments after it hit Twitter and Facebook, though, as always, it was taken with a pinch of salt. That was until the BBC and Sky broke the news on its airwaves – the former Prime Minister had died, this was no longer a baseless rumour.

It is the humble opinion of this author that April 8, 2013 should mean nothing to the left, though. While parties were ongoing until the early hours yesterday, in Brixton, Glasgow and other places, and Trafalgar Square will host, against its will, a street party to mark the death of the controversial politician, July 30, 2011 should be the day we rejoice. Continue reading →