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The Real Story of Margaret Thatcher - Iain Dale

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Thatcher's Legacy: Policies and Pitfalls

This chapter contrasts the integration of British expats in southern Spain with the experiences of immigrants in the UK, while reflecting on Margaret Thatcher's geopolitical dealings during the Cold War. It highlights her dinner meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev, which transformed adversarial relations into a collaborative dialogue. The chapter concludes with a critique of her domestic policies, particularly the controversial poll tax, which played a significant role in her political demise.

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