Margaret Thatcher unveils statue of herself

THE Iron Lady turned bronze last night.

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher unveiled a 7’ 4” statue of herself at the House of Commons.

Mrs Thatcher, clearly delighted with this £80,000 (€118,998), 71st likeness of her, said to laughter and applause: “I might have preferred iron — but bronze will do. It won’t rust. And this time, I hope the head will stay on.”