Speeches, etc.

Margaret Thatcher

Speech to Finchley Conservatives (admits to being an "Iron Lady") [images of original text]

Document type: Speeches, interviews, etc.
Venue: Selborne Hall, Southgate
Source: THCR5/1/2/55 f3: speaking text
Editorial comments:

The press release - titled "War of Words" - (94/76) was embargoed until 2115. Television cameras were present. The Finchley Times reported that MT made a second, shorter speech when the cameras had been switched off. A transcript of the speech checked against delivery can be read here. Film of the openng passage can be viewed here.

Importance ranking: Major
Word count: 39pp
Themes: Famous statements by MT, Famous statements by MT (discussions of), Conservatism, Labour Party & socialism, Foreign policy (USSR & successor states), Foreign policy (Western Europe - non-EU), Foreign policy (Asia), Defence (general), Industry, Privatized & state industries, Economic policy - theory and process, Housing, Local government, Education