John Major, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, (8 April 2013), Margaret Thatcher dies: Reaction in quotes, work: BBC News
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In government, the UK was turned around under - and in large measure because of - her leadership. Her reforms of the economy, trades union law, and her recovery of the Falkland Islands elevated her above normal politics, and may not have been achieved under any other leader. Her outstanding characteristics will always be remembered by those who worked closely with her: courage and determination in politics, and humanity and generosity of spirit in private.

— Death and funeral of Margaret Thatcher

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Death and funeral of Margaret Thatcher

About Death and funeral of Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher, former Conservative Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, died of a stroke in London on 8 April 2013 at the age of 87.