London braces for second day of climate protests
London is bracing for a second day of traffic disruptions as Extinction Rebellion’s planned two weeks of global climate change protests continue.
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PM urges ‘uncooperative crusties’ to abandon climate change protests
Boris Johnson has called on Extinction Rebellion protesters to abandon their “hemp-smelling bivouacs” and stop blocking the streets of London.
PM urges ‘uncooperative crusties’ to abandon climate change protests
Boris Johnson has called on Extinction Rebellion protesters to abandon their “hemp-smelling bivouacs” and stop blocking the streets of London.
Lord Bell, Margaret Thatcher’s former spin doctor, dies aged 77
Tim Bell, Margaret Thatcher’s former publicity guru, has died at the age of 77.
Margaret Thatcher tops polls again – as best-selling PM novelty jug
Theresa May has performed better than Winston Churchill but trails Margaret Thatcher – when it comes to sales of Toby Jugs in Parliament.
V&A in talks to display Baroness Thatcher’s famous handbag
Baroness Thatcher’s handbag could go on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) in an exhibition on the “ultimate accessory”.
John Sergeant: Margaret Thatcher was more attractive than on-screen portrayals
Journalist John Sergeant has said Gillian Anderson may not capture the essence of “attractive” Margaret Thatcher.
James Millar: Tory tin men lacking heart offer no leadership hope to the party of the Iron Lady
The BBC lucked out with the scheduling of their documentary series about Margaret Thatcher
Ring worn by Margaret Thatcher on day she became first female PM up for auction
The ring Margaret Thatcher wore the day she became Prime Minister and a bracelet worn while meeting Nelson Mandela are among items going up for auction next month.
New play reimagines the ‘deeply divisive’ career of Boris Johnson
A new play will explore the “compelling, colourful, deeply divisive” career of Boris Johnson.
Spitting Image puppet of Margaret Thatcher up for auction
A grotesque puppet of Margaret Thatcher which featured on satirical series Spitting Image is up for auction.
John Beattie admits to ‘embarrassment’ that Scotland haven’t won at Twickenham since 1983
It is one of the most unwanted records in the whole of international sport; the fact that Scotland's rugby team hasn't beaten England at Twickenham since 1983.
Nelson Mandela named as a greater leader than Winston Churchill in TV poll
Nelson Mandela has been named as a greater leader than Winston Churchill in a vote by the British public.
Marie Curie named most significant woman in history in poll
Marie Curie has been voted the woman who has made the most significant impact on world history.
Denis Thatcher queried Paul McCartney’s inclusion on showbiz reception guestlist
Margaret Thatcher’s husband Denis vetted a celebrity guestlist for a showbusiness reception planned by Number 10, marking it with a red pen and questioning the inclusion of Paul McCartney, newly released documents show.
BBC unveils documentary series on Margaret Thatcher 40 years after she won power
The BBC has announced a new documentary series on Margaret Thatcher, which it says will “reignite the debate” around the former prime minister.
Scottish Conservatives to hold spring conference in Aberdeen
The Scottish Conservatives will hold their spring 2018 party conference in Aberdeen - for the first time in more than 20 years.
Seeing the Iron Lady weep
Few people can say they’ve done the conga with Margaret Thatcher, but Cameron Taylor counts himself lucky to have worked for and partied with The Iron Lady.
Next PM will be a woman as Gove crashes out of leadership race
Justice Secretary Michael Gove was knocked out of the Conservative leadership race last night, clearing the way for the UK's second female prime minister.
Aberlour trader wrote to Thatcher about need for roadworks
A shopkeeper who wrote to Margaret Thatcher 30 years ago about the state of a Speyside High Street has welcomed recent road improvements, despite overwhelming opposition from local traders.
Tory government claim Scots had “snouts in the trough” in newly released papers
Margaret Thatcher's government secretly moved to "suspend" the Barnett formula amid claims that Scots had their "snouts in the trough".
Secret files confirm Margaret Thatcher used Scotland for poll tax “experiment”
Secret files have revealed explosive new evidence that Margaret Thatcher's government did introduce the poll tax early in Scotland as part of an "experiment".
Revealed: Safety plan dropped before Piper Alpha tragedy
The UK Government abandoned plans to invest extra cash in North Sea safety two years before the Piper Alpha disaster - because it was not deemed a priority.