Thatcher went on crash diet before election win

Margaret Thatcher went on a crash diet packed with protein ahead of her 1979 British General Election win.

Thatcher went on crash diet before election win

Margaret Thatcher went on a crash diet packed with protein ahead of her 1979 British General Election win.

Newly released files show the programme, which included up to 28 eggs a week, promised to help the future British Prime Minister shed 20 pounds in two weeks.

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