A gathering of senior Tory figures commemorated the 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher's birth and the 50th anniversary of her victory over Edward Heath in a leadership challenge. The event at Policy Exchange focused on Thatcher's lesser-known years as leader of the opposition, with speakers reminiscing about her personality, leadership style, and impact on the party.
Party grandees gathered in central London for a night of reflection on early years as leader, before becoming prime minister, Ted Heath, was dismissive of her leadership credentials because she was a woman, a gathering of Tory-linked figures has heard.
Tuesday evening’s event also coincided with the 50th anniversary of the night she defeated Heath in the first ballot of a Tory leadership challenge, after which he resigned.Trump’s Panama Canal seizure threat revives memories of 1989 US invasion Carol read from private letters she received while living in Australia, written by her mother when she was leader of the opposition. One note, penned by Thatcher not long after she became leader, went: “Dear Carol. I don’t yet know what reshuffling to do among the number two’s in the shadow cabinet. A few changes are needed. I shall have to strengthen the finance team. Brain power is not enough. We need personality and impact as well.
She also wrote to Carol soon after she won the 1979 election and became prime minister. Thatcher complained she was “fed up” with the “shabby” furniture in 10 Downing Street, so decided to make some changes: “I heard of three flats not in use in Admiralty House . So I went on a tour of inspection.”
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