People urged to share Thatcher-era memories for Grantham festival
Margaret Thatcher is often credited with overseeing a period of great change in Britain, including privatising nationalised industries and allowing council tenants to buy their homes.In 1980, she delivered one of her most defiant speeches at the Conservative Party Conference in Brighton on her controversial counter-inflationary policies."To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catchphrase, 'the U turn', I have only one thing to say. You turn if you want to - the lady's not for turning."The 1984-85 miners' strike and the Falklands war of 1982 also took place during Thatcher's time in office.
South Kesteven District Council's deputy leader, Councillor Paul Stokes, said: "This is a chance to be part of a community video sharing your memories of Margaret Thatcher, good or bad, and how she affected your life during her years as prime minister."The video will remember the life of Grantham's most famous daughter and, no matter what your politics are, our discussions around the commemoration event are sure to provoke lively debate," he added.Submissions for the film can be made by email until 29 September.Other events include a drag show starring Matt Tedford as The Iron Lady, reimagining the evening of the Section 28 vote, with Thatcher getting lost in Soho and accidentally becoming a cabaret singer.Former junior health minister Edwina Currie will also be hosting an evening of chat and memories.
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The Sun
19 minutes ago
- The Sun
Is wedding vow renewal moment Brooklyn quit Beckhams forever after snubbed David & Victoria learned of ceremony online?
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The Sun
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Brooklyn and Nicola have declared war against ‘toxic' Beckhams – but there's a final move they still need to make
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