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Thatcher's government
Ideologies and policies
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She enacted legislation that minimised local governments to curb the power of Labour politicians in metropolitan areas.
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Maintained a close relationship with the USA, with President Ronald Reagan
Successes
By 1986, inflation had been reduced to 2.9%
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Privatisation saw an increase in shares from 3mil to 9mil and increased government revenue (one of Thatcher's goals)
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Thatcher as a leader
Dubbed the Iron Lady by a Soviet Union journalist, Thatcher was the longest serving prime minister in the country’s history and was well-known for her autocratic leadership style. She served as Prime Minister for 11 years.
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Her name and political style remained relevant via other politicians, for example, William Hague was labeled as a Thatcherite
In 1984, the IRA bombed the Grand Hotel in Brighton, during the Conservative Party conference, in an attempt to assassinate Margaret Thatcher. Five people were killed and many seriously injured, including the wife of cabinet minister, Norman Tebbit.