Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher[nb 1] (née Roberts; 13 October 1925 – 8 April 2013), was a British stateswoman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and …

Dec 27, 2025 · Thatcher first ran for Parliament in 1950 but was unsuccessful, despite increasing the local Conservative vote by 50 percent. In 1959 she entered the House of Commons, winning the …

Margaret Thatcher became one of the world's most influential and respected political leaders, as well as one of the most controversial, dynamic, and plain-spoken, a reference point for friends and enemies …

Nov 9, 2009 · Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013), the United Kingdom’s first female prime minister, served from 1979 until 1990.

Thatcher from her earliest days in politics favoured the idea because it would lead to a "property-owning democracy". By the 1970s, many working-class people had ample incomes for home ownership, and …

Thatcher is a controversial figure in British political culture, but is still viewed positively in most opinion polls of British prime ministers. The debate over her neoliberal policies and legacy continues in the …

3 days ago · Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko sustained a lower-body injury during Vancouver’s 5-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs last week.

Sep 16, 2025 · Read CNN’s Fast Facts about Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1979 to 1990.

Explore the life and legacy of Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the UK. Learn about her early years, political rise, economic reforms, and influence on global politics.

Margaret Thatcher's legacy is a subject of ongoing debate, with both admirers and critics assessing her impact on British society and politics. Supporters credit her with revitalizing the British economy, …