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PDF 88 Feb 18 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Northern Ireland, Ford strike, industry) [media criticism of Northern Ireland policy] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 19 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, MT interview on NHS, Budget, civil service reform) [No more cash for NHS in Budget] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 19 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Terry Perks minute ("Interview with the Today newspaper") [questions about: hopes for the 21st century, socialism, opposition, health service, Lords opposition, women in politics] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 20 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) NHS: John O'Sullivan notes ("Notes on the NHS Review") [early days yet, moving towards dedicated health tax with contracting out or competitive local health funds; 12 papers, 103pp] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 22 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Land Rover strike, industry, domestic politics, NHS) [Ebullient report from CBI on state of economy] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 23 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Middle East: Hamilton minute for MT (situation in Afghanistan) [Abdul Haq "says an agreement has been reached on the formation of an interim government to replace the communist regime"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 23 Tu Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Parliament: Gaisman to Chief Whips' Office (Chequers lunch for whips) [arrangements] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 23 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, air safety, Land Rover, industry, media, NHS) [criticism of Paul Channon] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 23 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Scotland: John Whittingdale minute to MT ("Scotland") [meeting on how to improve the presentation of the Conservative message and "implementation of radical policies which will break up the 'dependency culture'" which limits Conservative support] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 24 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Ireland, BBC, Budget, NHS) [Anglo-Irish meeting amidst a sea of troubles] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 25 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, EC VAT rules, domestic politics, electricity privatisation) [criticism of European bureaucrats taking liberties with British freedoms] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 25 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Social policy: MT to Lady Faithfull (letter on delivery of services) [progress made on dealing with child abuse, underage drinking, family services, juvenile justice] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 25 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) MT: MT to Lady Faithfull (coordination of child welfare services) [response to her paper] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 26 Fr Declassified documents Trivial Archive (Thatcher MSS) MT: Denis Thatcher note to No.10 Private Office ("Ref: Show Business Reception 18 April") [vetting list of stars] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 26 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, electricity privatisation, domestic politics, local government, NHS reforms) [electricity plans on the whole well received] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 26 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Middle East: MT to Saddam Hussein (clemency for prisoner) ["We very much welcome this gracious gesture of goodwill"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Feb 29 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Northern Ireland, Labour, Budget, industry, inner cities, NHS) [Anglo-Irish relations set for new turmoil] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 1 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) MT: Archie Hamilton record of conversation (Duke Hussey-Conservative backbench Media Committee) ["defended himself well, but did not satisfy many of his interrogators, who included Norman Tebbit in abrasive form"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 1 Tu Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Environment: Bearpark minute for Hamilton (land in the south east) [impact of the greenbelt on housebuilding, available land in the East End] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 1 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, NHS prescriptions, NHS reforms, economy/Budget, Ireland, media) [row over rise in prescription charges] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 2 We Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Conservatism: Hamilton minute for MT (tour of No.10) [MT refuses requests] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 4 Fr Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Conservative Party: Hamilton minute for MT ("Drinks for MPs - Monday, 14th March") [MT unhappy with Conservative MPs on Social Services Committee for adverse report] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 4 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, NATO summit, student loans/education, NHS reforms) [summit outcome well received] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 7 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, inner cities, Ireland/IRA, Budget, domestic politics, drink/drive) [reaction to inner cities drive] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 8 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Gibraltar/IRA, inner cities, industry, economy, NHS reforms) [search in Gibraltar for IRA car bomb, violence in West Belfast] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 9 We Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) MT: Bearpark minute ("Communications with the Prime Minister") [changed arrangements to ensure rapid communication with MT] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Ireland, economy, industry, restrictive practices) [IRA deaths in Gibraltar, row with Irish government] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) MT: Terry Perks minute ("Interview with BBC Radio Northern Ireland") [questions about: MT's political career, women in politics, family life] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 10 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Queen Mother's letter, education leak, Ireland, restrictive practices) [dominated by QM's letter about closure of hospital ward and MT's letter to Baker about testing in schools] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 11 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Defence: Hamilton draft note for MT (Value for Money discussion) ["there is a very strong argument for bringing commercial management into the MoD at a very senior level"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 11 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, skiing tragedy, education letter, economy, industry, NHS reforms) [coverage of Prince Charles' skiing accident - said to have been inches from death] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 14 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, budget, Ireland, NHS, media, industry, politics, local government, Community Charge, education, law & order, EC, NATO, Rudolf Hess) [Tebbit rejects idea this would be Lawson's last budget] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 14 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Budget, Ireland, NHS, industry) [Budget overshadowed by 'row' over sterling and exchange rates] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 15 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Budget, NHS, environment, industry) [sterling/exchange rates row, Lawson's authority] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 16 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Budget treatment, Budget comment, industry) [Budget well received, political focus now switches to NHS] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 17 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Conservatism: Redwood speech draft ("Speech module - budget and economy") ["The dynamism of the British economy is now one of the economic miracles of the world"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 17 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Conservatism: Ingham note for MT ("Extract from an interview in Toyo Keizai ... by David Peake, Chairman of Kleinwort Benson Limited") ["A miracle has been performed by Mrs Thatcher and the British people"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 17 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Economy: Hamilton minute for MT (Forestry Sub-Committee meeting) [Budget tax proposals "would have the effect of preventing Terry Wogan from planting fir trees in Scotland with his showbiz earnings"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 17 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, IRA funerals, Budget, domestic politics, NHS, industry, South Africa) [papers dominated by Stone killings at IRA funeral] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 18 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, management of economy, Budget, industry, South Africa) [speculation over interest rates, comment on tax cuts] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 21 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Ulster comment, MT's conference speech, domestic politics, Budget, education) [King to give statement on IRA killing of two soldiers at funeral] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 22 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Welfare: Hamilton record of conversation (Health and Social Services backbench committee meeting) [withdrawal of housing benefit; Portillo argued that "taxpayers with no capital should not be subsidising other people with significant sums of capital"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 22 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Northern Ireland, unions, industry, Budget, education, litter) [media restiveness over King's statement on IRA killing of two soldiers at funeral] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 22 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Middle East: Charles Powell minute ("Interview with Turkish Television") [to cover: bilateral relations, Turkey's application to join the EC, NATO, East/West relations] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 23 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Ireland, litter, Budget) [release of film of lynching of soldiers in Northern Ireland] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 24 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, return of soldiers, Ireland, domestic politics) [release of Northern Ireland funeral coverage] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 24 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Scotland: Scottish Office briefing (MT's visit to Inverclyde) [programme for the visit, Rifkind due to launch "New Life for Urban Scotland" policy] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 25 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Labour Party, Ireland, NHS, education) [challenge to Kinnock's leadership] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 25 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Middle East: Charles Powell minute ("Visit to Turkey: Interview with BBC World Service") [BBC likely to ask about human rights in Turkey; wider issues include Afghanistan, Iran-Iraq, Arab-Israel conflict, US/USSR summit] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 28 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, unions, industry, Ford, economy, politics, local government, education, health/social security, law & order, Ireland, defence, GATT, Gibraltar) [Tebbit dismisses as "bloody rubbish" claim he would back Lawson leadership bid] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 29 Tu Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Parliament: Hamilton minute for MT (lunch for peers) [suggested attendees] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 29 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, economy, sterling, industry, restrictive practices, nurses) [media interest in government respnse to union restrictive practices] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 29 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Scotland: Terry Perks minute ("Interviews with BBC TV Scotland and Grampian TV at the end of Scottish tour") [questions about: Ford and Dundee, community charge, devolution, health policy] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 29 Tu Speeches, interviews, etc. Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Scotland: Malcolm Rifkind speech ("Urban Policy - Scotland") ["there is in place in Scotland a strong array of instruments to pursue urban renewal"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 30 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Rover, social security, NHS, Budget/economy, industry) [political storm over 'giveaway' sale of Rover] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 31 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) NHS: John O'Sullivan minute for MT ("The Health Review: looking ahead") [halfway stage - state of play; MT not wholly agreeing] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Mar 31 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Labour Party, MT's Scottish tour, civil service, economy/Budget, NHS) [Prescott challenges for Labour deputy leadership] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 4 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) MT: MT to Mr and Mrs Dennison (Clause 27 of the Local Government Bill) ["People are free to live their own lives in private but should not expect to flaunt their lifestyle on the local authority rates to the offence of their fellow citizens"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 6 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, school tragedy, hijack, Turkey visit, court TV) [22 Britons on board hijacked Kuwaiti jet in Iran] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 7 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Opinion polls: CCO Monthly Polling Review (March 1988) [Cons lead over Lab ranging between 5.5 and 14 per cent; polling on the 1988 budget] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 11 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Europe: DTI letter to No.10 ("Single Market Campaign: Lancaster House Conference") [suggests cutting material in MT speech critical of ideas for European Union, for fear of provoking Delors, speaking 10 minutes after her] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 11 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, social security, NHS, hijack, Norman Tebbit/Prince Charles) [hijack gunmen warn government not to send in SAS] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 11 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Education: Terry Perks minute ("Interview for 'Woman' magazine") [questions about education: MT's school experience, parental involvement in children's education, behaviour of children, Education Reform Bill] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 12 Tu Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Conservative Party: Hamilton minute for MT ("Lunch for Colleagues") [MT concerns; MT changes to draft seating plans] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 12 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, hijack, social security, economy, domestic politics, industry, Northern Ireland) [hijack continues after gunmen kill second passenger] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 12 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Scotland: Bernard Ingham minute ("Scottish Daily Express") [requested questions for MT's interview, on state of the Conservtive party, Scottish economy, community charge, devolution] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 12 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Scotland: Bernard Ingham minute for Gray, Addison, Whittingdale ("Scottish Daily Express") [possible areas for questions: state of Conservative party in Scotland, economy, community charge, devolution, health and social policy] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 13 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, hijack, social security, roads, industry, NHS, education, Northern Ireland) [ongoing hostage situation, MT defends social security reforms as bringing greater fairness] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 14 Th Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Conservatism: Griffiths note for MT (forwards letter from Cardiff) [MT's revolution "nothing short of an earthly miracle"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 14 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Local government: Hamilton record of conversation (Environment backbench committee) [attitudes towards poll tax] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 14 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, social security, hijack, Mother Teresa, Community Charge, industry) [hopes ebb and flow for hostages] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 14 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Scotland: Bernard Ingham minute ("Daily Express - Scotland") [key points: demonstrate interest in Scotland, determination to implement policies and win back support, Scots should stop feeling sorry for themselves] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 15 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, government policies, economy, Labour Party, hijack) [Ridley bought off revolt on poll tax before parliamentary rebellion] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 18 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Community Charge: Charles Powell note to MT (congratulations on defeating Mates Amendment) ["A respectable result, thanks to a strong will"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 18 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Community Charge, Olympics, social security) [interest in poll tax vote, Tory rebellion] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 19 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Community Charge, Gulf, Single Market) [poll tax vote and Gulf War share prominence] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 20 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Community Charge, Ron Brown, the leak, NHS) [trouble expected for poll tax in the Lords] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 21 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, hijack, Labour Party, NHS, Community Charge) [row over Algeria's position on hijackers] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 22 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) MT: Ingham briefing for MT ("Brian Walden - Tuesday") ["he wants to kill stone dead the idea, propagated by her enemies, that she is authoritarian, humourless, without human feelings"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 22 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, hijack, Labour Party, NHS, Community Charge) [row over Algeria's position on hijackers] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 22 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Japan: Charles Powell minute ("Interview with Yiomuri Shimbun") [points to work in: bilateral relations, Japnese economic reforms, Japanese investment and scientific research, problems with the Japense economy] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 23 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Community Charge, social security, industry) [expectations of concessions on social security] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 26 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, P&O ferry dispute, NHS, European fighter aircraft, economy, Ron Brown) [looming strike at Dover] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 26 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Welfare: Bernard Ingham minute ("Sir David English") [Daily Mail interview to dicuss reform of the welfare state] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 26 Tu Speeches, interviews, etc. Key Margaret Thatcher Interview with Brian Walden for Sunday Times [full transcript released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 27 We Declassified documents Minor Archive (Thatcher MSS) Conservative Party: Hamilton minute for MT ("Drinks for MPs") [strongly urges her to meet Defence Committee Conservatives, including Michael Mates; MT agrees but only 'Just ...'] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 27 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Conservative Party: Hamilton minute for MT ("Memoirs") [Whitelaw; Tebbit - coming out "for crude commercial reasons" 2-3 days before conference; "certain amount of menace"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 27 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, social security, Community Charge, ferry strike, Ireland) [government set for benefits u-turn] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 28 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, social security, ferry strike, industry) [social security concessions head off Tory revolt] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 28 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Japan: Michael Bates minute ("Interview with NHK Japanese television") [points to work in: UK-Japan relationship, Japense economic reforms, Japanese scientific research, problems with the Japanese economy] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 Apr 29 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, Thames TV programme, Ireland, Ken Livingstone, social security, ferry strike) [row over Thames TV's account of IRA deaths in Gibraltar] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 May 3 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, IRA bombings/terrorism, P&O, Ireland, industry, economy) [British police seeking IRA killers in Holland] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 May 3 Tu Declassified documents Trivial Archive (Thatcher MSS) Scotland: John Whittingdale minute to Lord Goold (Scottish Cup Final) [information on participating teams] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 May 4 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, terrorism, P&O dispute, community charge/local elections) [attempted bomb attack on German army captain, reactions to IRA] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 May 4 We Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Cold War: Charles Powell minute ("Visit of the Hungarian Prime Minister") [TV interview, points to get across: memories of Hungary visit, bilateral relations/East-West relations, personal contacts, economic reforms, Grosz's visit] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 May 5 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, terrorism/broadcasting, P&O dispute, Takeshita's visit) [Howe's intervention over BBC film on IRA deaths in Gibraltar] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 May 5 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Scotland: John Whittingdale minute to MT (Scottish conference speech) [meeting to discuss contributions for the speech] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 May 6 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Parliament: Wicks minute for MT ("Meeting with the Chief Whip") ["possibilities for nipping in the bud, before they arise, future backbench rebellions"] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 May 6 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Media: Press Digest for MT (Main news, local elections, French hostages, Gibraltar, P&O/unions) [local election boost for Labour, Alliance setback, Tories hang on] [released Jul 2018]
PDF 88 May 6 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (Thatcher MSS) Scotland: John Whittingdale minute to MT ("Scottish Conference Speech") [Rifkind's recent speeches on Scotland] [released Jul 2018]

Documents lie at the core of this website, each one dated and sorted chronologically (by default) in search results. Most are images in PDF format of original paper documents scanned or filmed for the site. There also transcripts of speeches and interviews, press articles, photos, videos, and more. The document database contains tens of thousands of items and permits complex searching.

Files are multi-page PDFs from which most of the documents on the site are selected. All of Mrs Thatcher’s official files from No.10 are available in full on this site (paper copies are stored at the National Archives in the series PREM19), as well as most of those of Geoffrey Howe and Nigel Lawson as Chancellor (stored at TNA as series T639 and T640).

Guides are articles about key events and topics. Many were written to accompany annual releases of Mrs Thatcher’s private and party papers at the Churchill Archive Centre in Cambridge.

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