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Series of brief extracts from diverse writings following Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall

A 10-part series of brief extracts from diverse writings on Margaret Thatcher that follow the rise and fall of her career as a political leader. The extracts are read by actors

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Reflections on Thatcher: Lord Lawson of Blaby

11/04/2013

Lord Lawson of Blaby

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Lady Thatcher appointed Nigel Lawson as Chancellor and gave him some surprising advice.

After the 1983 election, Lady Thatcher appointed Nigel Lawson as Chancellor and gave him some surprising advice, as he later revealed in this extract from The View From No 11.

A series of brief extracts from diverse writings that follow Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall. The authors include Barbara Castle, Alan Clark, John Major, Julian Barnes and others.

After winning the 1983 election, Lady Thatcher appointed Nigel Lawson as Chancellor of the Exchequer and gave him some surprising advice, as he later revealed. (Extract from The View from No.11).

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