Download Margaret Thatcher Old Age Background. She was also a leader of the british 'conservative party.' Learn about the life and political career of the uk's first female prime minister, iron lady margaret thatcher, in this video.

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On the uk domestic front she instituted many free market reforms, implemented the controversial poll tax and. Margaret thatcher became britain's conservative party leader and in 1979 was elected prime minister, the the following year, thatcher had to say goodbye to an old friend and ally, ronald reagan. Margaret thatcher was britain's prime minister (or 'pm') for almost 12 years between 1979 and 1990.

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Margaret roberts consults a parliamentary refence book with a colleague during her time campaigning. By age 13, she already had expressed her goal of becoming a member of parliament. Margaret thatcher was britain's first female prime minister who held the office from 1979 to 1990. She is known for being the uk's first, and until 2016, its only female prime minister.