We could really do with our own Iron Lady

In these dire times, do we need someone with the strength of the Iron Lady?

We could really do with our own Iron Lady

Love her or hate her, you have to admit that the Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher achieved an enormous amount in her 87-year life — from ambitious and opinionated grocer’s daughter to Britain’s first female prime minister, and also the longest serving PM of the 20th century.

Her death on Monday has seen a media trawl back through her 11-year term as PM of our nearest neighbour and trading partner, and, yes, the occupier of all or part of this island for over 800 years.

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