Thatcher’s Britain? The legacy of the most influential post-war prime minister
This Is Why
Sky News
4.0 • 552 Ratings
🗓️ 11 February 2025
⏱️ 24 minutes
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Summary
When she became Prime Minister in 1979 she drove through radical policies like council house sales, privatisation and a crackdown on trade unions which continue to shape Britain today.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall is joined by Chief political correspondent, Jon Craig to discuss how Margaret Thatcher’s legacy is still driving today’s politics. Plus he speaks to Caroline Slocock, former private secretary to Mrs Thatcher during her final 18 months in office on what she was like to work for.
Producer: Alex Bishop
Editor: Wendy Parker
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| 1:31.4 | Today, we are marking 50 years since Margaret Thatcher became leader of the Conservative Party. |
| 1:36.5 | Half a century on, are we still living in Thatcher's Britain? |
| 1:40.8 | You know, when Helen used to get home from work, I'd ask, how are you? |
| 1:45.4 | Fine, she'd say. |
| 1:47.0 | She clearly wasn't. |
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