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# Iron Lady

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Theresa May accuses EU of making 'threats against Britain' to influence election
The Prime Minister said that there are “some in Brussels who do not want these [Brexit] talks to succeed”.
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The utility room on last night's Room To Improve was the envy of the entire country
Is there anything more Irish than a utility room?
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Feb 13th 2017, 8:53 AM
The Eiffel Tower closed for hours after man climbs it wearing a backpack
A policeman at the scene said the intruder may have been seeking to parachute off the tower.
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Sep 21st 2015, 10:24 AM
Top readers' comments of the week
Here’s our round-up of the best, the most interesting and the most commented-on pieces from the past week. Did you make it in?
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Apr 20th 2013, 11:00 AM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Apr 17th 2013, 4:50 PM
Signs of Thatcher: loved and hated in life and death
Reflecting how divisive the former prime minister was during her political life, supporters and detractors turned out for Margaret Thatcher’s funeral this morning.
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Apr 17th 2013, 3:12 PM
Thatcher: "You can't trust the Irish, they are all liars"
Former Labour minister Peter Mandelson said Thatcher gave him the advice on the day he was appointed Secretary for Northern Ireland.
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Apr 17th 2013, 1:49 PM
Thatcher's funeral to have twice as many security staff as mourners
2,300 people will attend the ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral, with 4,000 police officers and 700 military personnel on duty.
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Apr 17th 2013, 8:07 AM
Thatcher supporters set up camp ahead of funeral
Danny Jones and his son Jordan came from Liverpool and are willing to stay outside for the night ahead of tomorrow’s ceremonies.
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Apr 16th 2013, 9:33 PM
Big Ben to be silent during Margaret Thatcher's funeral
The bell of the clock tower was last silenced for former Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill in 1965.
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Apr 15th 2013, 4:48 PM
Thatcher to be given ceremonial funeral with military honours
The honours afforded to Margaret Thatcher’s funeral will be equivalent to those given to the Queen Mother and Princess Diana.
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Apr 9th 2013, 12:50 PM
Loved and loathed: UK newspapers highlight Thatcher divide (Updated)
In its subhead, the Daily Mirror asks: “So should she really be given a ceremonial funeral like Princess Diana?”
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Apr 8th 2013, 11:45 PM
“First lady of girl power”: Thatcher’s death – the Twitter reaction
Britain’s first female prime minister died today at the age of 87. The reaction on Twitter was somewhat mixed…
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Apr 8th 2013, 7:15 PM
Ireland's statements muted as global tributes pour in for Thatcher
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he was saddened to hear of the death of the “formidable political leader”.
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Apr 8th 2013, 5:12 PM
President Higgins: Thatcher's legacy will be debated for many years
The President said he was “sorry to learn of the death of Lady Thatcher” and extended his condolences to her family.
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Apr 8th 2013, 4:18 PM
VIDEOS: 10 pivotal moments from Margaret Thatcher's time in power
Miners’ strikes, IRA bombings, the Falklands invasion and the threat of Brussels…
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Apr 8th 2013, 4:11 PM
Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher dies at 87
The former Conservative leader and three-time prime minister suffered a stroke and died peacefully, a spokesman says.
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Apr 8th 2013, 12:51 PM
‘They hung me out to dry’: Morrison battles on after bike fall
The tearful triathlete said “I put in everything I had” after forcing her way to the 43rd place finish.
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Aug 4th 2012, 5:02 PM
Interview: Morrison promising to give her all, nothing more
Aileen Morrison does not like setting targets for this morning’s Olympic triathlon, but that hasn’t prevented others doing it for her.
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Aug 4th 2012, 6:55 AM
Sinn Féin pulls 'Thatcher's grave' t-shirt from online store
A t-shirt showing silhouettes dancing at the Iron Lady’s grave is withdrawn, after being slammed by Unionist politicians.
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Jul 20th 2011, 9:30 AM