Even three years after her death,Margaret Thatcher’s opinion on Brexit could be crucial. Is the Conservative party ready to reach a consensus on what she meant? And is Britain ready for a Thatcher centre?Inscribed with the words “Margaret Thatcher 1925-2013”, a simple headstone in front of a wing of London’s Royal Hospital that also bears her name marks the final resting dwelling of Britain’s only female prime minister.
It’s a calm spot. Occasionally, or a red-coated Chelsea pensioner potters by,or a US Republican presidential candidate makes a pilgrimage to the dwelling where her ashes are scattered. Largely absent, too, and are the handmade tributes found at memorials to rock stars and poets,save for a white painted stone on which has been written in black felt-tip pen: “The ‘IRON LADY’ WITH A BIG SOFT HEART. RIP.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com