She held the office of prime minister longer than any other British politician in the 20th century, setting her country on a right-leaning economic path.

The overarching economic challenges Margaret Thatcher faced are similar to those today - Bettmann Last Monday was the 100 th anniversary of the birth of Margaret Thatcher. It has prompted all sorts of ...

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s upcoming general election is widely expected to lead to a change of government for the first time in 14 years. Many analysts believe it will be one of the country’s most ...

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The first female prime minister of Great Britain. Called the Iron Lady, for personal and political toughness. Only British prime minister of the 20th century to win three consecutive terms. (Former ...

LONDON (AP) — Margaret Thatcher, the combative "Iron Lady" who infuriated European allies, found a fellow believer in Ronald Reagan and transformed her country by a ruthless dedication to free markets ...