Margaret Thatcher
The rulers’ party is rotting
There’s a been Tory party since the late 17th century—now it’s in severe crisis. Simon Basketter looks at what could cause the death of the party for those who are born to rule
Thatcher, chemical weapons, a scab union and Piper Alpha
Margaret Thatcher suggested threatening Iraq with chemical weapons after the 1990 invasion of Kuwait, declassified documents show.
Ex-miners demand to know - who was responsible for police attacks at Orgreave?
About 100 people poured into the Yorkshire NUM Miners’ Hall in Barnsley today, Tuesday, for an Orgreave Truth and Justice (OTJC) press conference.
Historic documents reveal bigotry at the heart of Thatcher’s government
Newly released 30 year old government documents reveal a world of racism and scheming from Cameron’s pals. Simon Basketter unearths the facts
Let’s take back our assets from the bosses
After Labour leadership contender Jeremy Corbyn called for nationalisation, Ken Olende looks at what this would mean for workers—and how to make it a reality
Outrage over decision to let Chilean navy 'torture ship' dock in London
Chilean political refugees in Britain have reacted with outrage at the decision to allow the Chilean navy ship Esmeralda to dock in London.
Thatcher's downfall - 25 years since the poll tax riot
31 March 2015The anti poll tax riot in 1990 helped oust Margaret Thatcher. The movement also struck a blow against everyone who said it was impossible to fight back, argues Sadie Robinson
Newly released Thatcher documents show that miners could have won
06 January 2015A Downing Street report into the aftermath of the 1984-5 Miners’ Strike showed how close Margaret Thatcher’s government “came to disaster”. The National Archives released the document under the 30-year rule.
New film Pride tells an extraordinary story of solidarity in struggle
19 August 2014Nicola Field, who was part of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, says a new film shows how struggle forged unity and helped break down prejudice
Tories discussed a Berlin-style Belfast divide
07 January 2014In 1984 the IRA blew up a hotel in Brighton hosting Tories staying for their annual conference.
Veteran activists remember LGBT solidarity with miners
26 November 2013Veterans of Lesbian and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) met last Friday in London to remember the epic struggles of 30 years ago.
Falklands forces torpedoed whales
10 September 2013Navy used warship and helicopter to kill whales
How Tories let the market bring chaos to our homes
20 August 2013Rising house prices boost wealthy speculators, not ordinary people who need somewhere to live. Ken Olende looks at the policies behind the housing crisis
Thatcher planned to send in troops to break miners
06 August 2013Newly released government documents shed light on secret Tory plans to target miners, Northern Ireland and England’s flood defences, writes Simon Basketter
London meeting recalls Thatcher's toxic legacy
18 April 2013Over 200 people crammed into a jubilant public meeting on Thatcher’s toxic legacy yesterday, on the evening of Margaret Thatcher’s funeral
Thatcher's coffin goes up in flames in Goldthorpe
17 April 2013The funeral of Tory Margaret Thatcher today, Wednesday, was marked by pride and dignity - the pride and dignity of ex-miners who celebrated her death.
Angry protesters turn their back on Thatcher’s funeral
17 April 2013Up to 300 demonstrators were in no mood for mourning at Ludgate Circus by the end of Fleet Street. Under pressure the police had allowed the protest and many demonstrators wore red to show they weren’t there to mourn.
History is ours to make
16 April 2013Politicians of all stripes have spent the past week telling us Margaret Thatcher was a “great” individual who transformed Britain. Others have compared her to previous “great” prime ministers.
How women workers defied bullying bosses to cheer strikers in Barnsley
16 April 2013During the 1984-85 Miners’ Strike I worked at Corah’s, a clothing factory in Barnsley, south Yorkshire.
‘Thatcher’s dead, long live the miners!’
16 April 2013Around 3,000 people gathered in Trafalgar Square in London in pouring rain last Saturday evening to celebrate the death of Margaret Thatcher.
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