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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has aged 87. She a stroke at The Ritz Hotel in London after in poor health for many years. Mrs Thatcher became famous after the U.K.'s first ever female leader. She was in power from 1979 to 1990 – the longest time in office for a Prime Minister in over 150 years. Her tough style her the nickname the "Iron Lady". Her 11 years of leadership greatly British society. Many her for transforming Britain into a more free-market economy. Others her for government-owned industries and up communities. She also the decision to go to war with Argentina in 1982 to the Falkland Islands.

Britain's best-selling newspapers also about Margaret Thatcher. The right wing "Daily Mail" said she was: "The Woman Who Britain." However, the left wing "Daily Mirror" the headline: "The Woman Who A Nation." Tony Blair (Prime Minister from 1997-2007) tribute to Mrs Thatcher, saying: "Very few leaders get to not only the political landscape of their country but of the world. Margaret was such a leader. Her global impact was vast." Current British leader David Cameron said: "Margaret Thatcher this country and it with all she had. For that, she has her well-earned place in history." He the British people would respect and her forever.

 


 
 

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