Margaret Thatcher branded the European Commission an undemocratic ‘politburo’ and regarded proposals for a single currency as the result of ‘a rush of blood to the head’, archives show Files revealed former Prime Minister criticised the single currency proposal Criticised European Commission president Jacques Delors’s for EU integration She likened giving away powers of taxation to gifting … Read more
‘Just trying it out’: The Crown’s Gillian Anderson lounges in a THRONE as she rocks full Margaret Thatcher costume in new behind-the-scenes snap By Bryony Jewell For Mailonline Published: 21:56 GMT, 16 December 2020 | Updated: 21:56 GMT, 16 December 2020 She impressed viewers with her very impressive portrayal of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in … Read more
Will locals back statue for Margaret Thatcher? Referendum could be held to decide whether to erect monument to the Iron Lady in her home town Former mayor of Grantham Ian Selby proposed a poll to decide on 10ft statue £300,000 plinth in Grantham was funded by Public Memorials Appeal charity South Kesteven District Council has put … Read more
A council defended itself today after setting aside £100,000 to cover an event unveiling a statue of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher in her hometown. The £300,000 10ft plinth of the Iron Lady will be situated on St Peter’s Hill Green in Grantham, Lincolnshire, after being funded by the Public Memorials Appeal charity. South Kesteven … Read more
She’s won high praise for a pitch-perfect portrayal of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in series four of The Crown, even as the show continues to divide viewers. But Gillian Anderson is worlds away the coiffed bouffant and conservative blue suits that characterized the United Kingdom’s most divisive political leader in a glamorous new shoot … Read more
Rishi Sunak appeared to take inspiration from Margaret Thatcher today as he insisted the role of government was only to facilitate the growth of individuals, families and communities. The Chancellor’s comments as he unveiled his spending review had echoes of a wider Thatcherite vision of the nation, as espoused by the former prime minister in her … Read more
‘Can’t help but think the producers missed a trick’: Alan Carr dresses up as Margaret Thatcher as he watches Gillian Anderson play the former PM in The Crown By Rebecca Davison for MailOnline Published: 14:25 GMT, 17 November 2020 | Updated: 15:38 GMT, 17 November 2020 Comedian Alan Carr shared a couple of pictures of … Read more
The Crown has painted a twisted and inaccurate picture of Margaret Thatcher and her premiership including her long battle with the IRA, a Conservative MP said today. Tory backbencher Andrew Bridgen is also upset by the hit show’s false claims that the Iron Lady’s decision to go to war with Argentina over the Falkland Islands … Read more
The Crown viewers are left ‘very conflicted’ over Gillian Anderson’s portrayal of Margaret Thatcher – and joke they ‘don’t want to fancy’ the Prime Minister The Crown viewers left ‘conflicted’ over Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher Many praised her portrayal and tipped her for a win at the Emmy Awards in 2021 Others joked actress … Read more
Gillian Anderson donned a fat suit in order to portray prime minister Margaret Thatcher in The Crown. The actress, 52, plays the politician in the upcoming fourth season of the Netflix show and has explained how she got into the role physically. Speaking to OK! magazine, Gillian said: ‘I wear a fat suit and she … Read more