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Thatcher dementia fight revealed

Margaret Thatcher's daughter Carol speaks for the first time about her mother's struggle with dementia.
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History 1990: Tearful farewell from Iron Lady

Margaret Thatcher formally tenders her resignation to the Queen and leaves Downing Street for the last time.
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Margaret Thatcher power suits go under the hammer


LONDON (Reuters) - Seven suits worn by Britain's first female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher before she took up office will go on sale for up to 1,500 pounds each on Monday. A bright turquoise ensemble she wore on the day she was elected leader of the Conservative Party in February 1975 and a striking yellow dress and jacket are included in the sale by Christie's in London. Other outfits include a gold and silver cocktail ensemble and a dark greatcoat with distinctive red lapel stitching. ...
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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died today following a stroke, her spokeswoman confirmed.

Britain's only female prime minister, Thatcher served from 1979 to 1990 as leader of the Conservative Party. She was called the "Iron Lady" for her personal and political toughness.

Thatcher retired from public life after a stroke in 2002 and suffered several strokes after that. Ref. CNN

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BBC: Thatcher has died from a strike

In a hurry to break the news of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher's death, the BBC made an embarrassing gaffe in which they claimed she had died of a "Strike". Ref. Source 7

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MPs should be free to criticise Margaret Thatcher, says Labour veteran:

A veteran Labour MP who was first elected to parliament in 1966 has said members of his party should be free to criticise the "Brutal contempt" with which Margaret Thatcher treated millions of working people. Ref. Source 9

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Thousands gather in Trafalgar Square to protest against Thatcher's legacy:

About 3,000 people gathered in the rain in Trafalgar Square on Saturday night to "Celebrate" the demise of Margaret Thatcher. Ref. Source 5

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Baroness Thatcher's funeral procession begins

Crowds line the route as former UK prime minister Baroness Thatcher's funeral cortege begins its journey from Westminster to a service at St Paul's Cathedral in London. Ref. BBC