Opponents and critics celebrate her passing

Controversial in life, British ex-prime minister Margaret Thatcher continued to divide the nation in death, with sombre plans for a funeral and eulogies rejected by some in favour of celebrations and parties.

As Britain learned the news that the “Iron Lady” had died, not everyone was in mourning.

A quickly rising 180,000 people had “liked” the isthatcherdeadyet.co.uk website, which had been updated with a large block-capital “yes”.