Margaret Thatcher: Tory Titan

To those of you who know me you will undoubtedly be well aware of my abiding respect and affection for Lady Thatcher. We all learn history but to meet history...to be in her presence is another feeling entirely. In my view she did what needed to be done and when no other leader dared to do so. Furthermore there were no second guesses with Lady Thatcher she said what she meant and she meant what she said. She is a woman of great conviction and courage and ultimately the British political giant of the last half a century. The economic reforms she implimented were like a medicine...initially bitter but good for you nonetheless. I am delighted that she has been afforded the honour of a statue in the members lobby of the House of Commons, her imposing statue will serve as a reminder to all those who enter the chamber that if you do what is right, fight against all obstacles and never surrender your principles you can reap the rewards. Love her or loathe her Margaret Thatcher has transformed British Politics and for that amongst so much more we should pay her due homage.