Margaret Thatcher and the Falklands: the pros and cons

From the Falklands war to financial deregulation and the poll tax, Thatcher transformed UK politics

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Margaret Thatcher's three terms as Prime Minister brought enormous change to the UK. An objective assessment of her greatest achievements (and failures) isn't easy – opinions are still divided. But there is some consensus on her legacy.

The Falklands War:

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