In Conversation with Margaret Thatcher | Former PM of the United Kingdom

Jan 2, 2025 | Prasar Bharati Archives presents a series 'In Conversation with Rajiv Mehrotra'. The guest of honor is British stateswoman and Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold the position.

Margaret Thatcher's words sound sweet. Unfortunately, she and her sidekick, the Old Gipper in the States, were the architects of many of our woes today, particularly the enormous wealth gap between the superrich and the very poor. I am old enough to have been taken in by her when she was in power. Now, I see the folly of her ways. She sold off the family silver leaving the UK impoverished. Most of the UK today is owned by foreigners, not Brits. Unfortunately, Thatcher destroyed much that was wonderful about Britain. She is even the woman who sowed discontent with our membership of the European Union, leading to that ridiculous and impoverishing Brexit. Long may Thatcher rest in peace. Unfortunately, her legacy doesn't allow us Brits to live in peace. – © Mark Alexander