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      Mel C says Margaret Thatcher was 'absolutely not' the original Spice Girl

      The singer revealed she didn't share bandmate Geri Horner's opinion.

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      The day a letter bomb exploded inside 10 Downing Street with Margaret Thatcher inside

      On 30 November 1982, Margaret Thatcher was in her study at the prime minister’s residence when the device went off.

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      Unearthed clip shows Queen joking around and talking French with world leaders

      The Queen also said one former PM was "expendable" in the clip.

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      The Crown’s Josh O’Connor reacts to Golden Globe nomination

      The historical drama series earned the most nominations in this year’s TV category.

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      'The Crown' cast dance to Lizzo in video Gillian Anderson brands 'humiliating'

      During a filming break, 'The Crown' cast performed a choreographed dance led by Olivia Colman.

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      Gillian Anderson discusses her approach to playing Thatcher in The Crown

      She said she wanted to portray the former PM as a 'human being'.

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      The Crown star Olivia Colman reveals she swore when meeting Queen Elizabeth II

      The Crown star Olivia Colman has said she swore when she met Queen Elizabeth II - the figure she portrays on the Netflix series

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      Watch: SNP MP drowned out by cheering Tories hours after plea for Commons 'respect'

      It came just hours after new Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he wanted the House to “have a better image” that is “respected” by the public.

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      Charles Moore interview: ‘Like Mrs Thatcher, Boris is a loner who has turned into an Iron Man’

      In an interview with The Times, Margaret Thatcher's biographer Charles Moore drew similarities between the 'Iron Lady' and Boris Johnson.

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      From Churchill to May: The 13 prime ministers who've served during the Queen’s reign

      The Queen has outlasted 13 prime ministers - and she is about to get a 14th.

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      Mrs Thatcher would have backed Brexit, say British voters

      Margaret Thatcher would have voted for Brexit, British voters believe.

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      Margaret Thatcher stepped in to ensure that Moors murderers weren't released from prison

      Margaret Thatcher stepped in to ensure that Moors murderers Myra Hindley and Ian Brady were never released from prison, new Downing Street papers have revealed. Thatcher defiantly told then home secretary Leon Brittan in 1985 that his proposed minimum sentences of 40 years for Brady and 30 years for Hindley were not long enough. It came when Brittan began the first parole reviews of their potential release – after they had been behind bars for 19 years.

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      What do Brits really think about Prime Minister Theresa May?

      Theresa May is seen by a majority of Brits as the new ‘Iron Lady’ – taking over the mantel from Margaret Thatcher. Nearly half (47%) of those surveyed for a YouGov poll found that Mrs May is most similar to the first female Prime Minister, while 31% said they were different. The comparison is no bad thing – recent research found that 43% of Brits describing Mrs Thatcher as a good or great PM.

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      What 10 world leaders did after leaving office

      <p>Being in charge of a country is no easy task - but one day it all comes to a crashing end.</p><p>Whether by election or resignation, every world leader eventually has to find something else to do with their time.</p><p>With the news that David Cameron has found himself another job after leaving 10 Downing Street, here’s what some of the most famous leaders in the world did after leaving office…</p>

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      Who Is Theresa May’s Husband?

      Theresa May has a lot to live up to as Britain’s second ever female Prime Minister - but she’ll have a lot of help from husband Philip. Mrs May has already been compared to Margaret Thatcher and Mr May will no doubt draw his own comparisons to Denis Thatcher, the Iron Lady’s beloved husband of 50 years. Born in 1957, Mr May met his future wife at Oxford University in 1976 when the pair of them were students. Romance: The pair met at Oxford University in 1976 before marrying in 1980 (Rex) They were introduced to each other by one Benazir Bhutto - who went on to become the prime minister of Pakistan.

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      From Churchill to Cameron: Can You Name All The Prime Ministers Who Have Served Under The Queen?

      <p>Theresa May will be the 13th prime minister to serve under the Queen when she takes over from David Cameron.<br /></p><p>Some are instantly recognisable - but others you might struggle to place without a helping hand.</p><p>Here’s the full list of PMs that Her Majesty has seen lead her Government during her 64-year reign.</p>

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      Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace Invites Margaret Thatcher To Dinner But Doesn’t Know She’s Dead...

      Oh Aisleyne. You are literally one of our most favourite people ever – even more so after hearing about your latest gaffe.

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