TV Interview for BBC
| Document type: | Speeches, interviews, etc. |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Conservative Central Office, Smith Square, Westminster |
| Source: | BBC Radio News Report 1800 20 May 1983 |
| Journalist: | John Cole, BBC |
| Editorial comments: | 1030-1045. The full text of the interview has not been traced. |
| Importance ranking: | Minor |
| Word count: | 109 |
| Themes: | General Elections, Leadership |
Silverman
Our Political Editor, John Cole, later asked the Prime Minister about her personal style. Was she too much the Headmistress?:
Thatcher
Well, I've known some very, very good headmistresses who've launched their pupils on wonderful careers, I had one such and was very, very grateful. But I am what I am. Yes, my style is a vigorous leadership. Yes, I do believe certain things very strongly. Yes, I do believe in trying to persuade people that the things I believe in are the things which they should follow. And, Mr. Cole, I'm far too old to change now.