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Water Privatisation - why is Margaret Thatcher still deified?
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The rushed water privatisation after the 1987 election was one of several calamitous policies launched by Margaret Thatcher –with the consequences still being played out today. Yet Tory leaders, potential leaders, and even their Labour counterparts still pay homage to Thatcher. Why?
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353 episodes
Manage episode 495790471 series 2309653
The rushed water privatisation after the 1987 election was one of several calamitous policies launched by Margaret Thatcher –with the consequences still being played out today. Yet Tory leaders, potential leaders, and even their Labour counterparts still pay homage to Thatcher. Why?
RocknRoll Politics is live at the Edinburgh festival from Sunday August 10th, with a different show every day. Tickets here.
Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free.
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