MARGARET THATCHER ERA (80s)

"The Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with her uncompromising politics and leadership style. She belonged to the Conservative Party.


Margaret Thatcher

In 1979 she was elected as Prime Minister of United Kingdom after the Winter of Discontent. She reverted de UK situation through:

The previous events led to that drastic changes, a positive one, in the UK economy.





But not all was good and she was very criticized:

-- Increased inequality.
-- Low innovation.
-- Productivity remains below France and Germany.
-- She fought against Germany unification.
-- Sceptical about giving competences to Europe.

The Miners Strike of 1984

This bad reputation between workers led to The Miners Strike of 1984. This time the enemy was the high priest of the Union movement - Marxist and firebrand Arthur Scargill. Thatcher prepared for war and after a bitter, bloody and damaging strike, the miners finally trudged back to work, outmanoeuvred and defeated after 12 months of strike action.

       Falklands War (1981-1982)

      Movements of British navy in the Falklands war.

INTERESTING LIKS:

Video that explain the impact of The iron lady: Video link

Article about it curious personality from Economist: Article link