Arthur Scargill….

It would be wrong to write of Margaret Thatcher and the Miners strike in earlier posts, without at least some reference to the politician and Marxist trade unionist Arthur Scargill ... in my opinion, the true enemy of the Unions and the miners ... President of the National Union of Miners, from 1982 to 2002... Continue Reading →

April 25, 2015 0

Protests in Trafalgar Square

Thatcher's Death "Party" In London Draws Hundreds This event made the TV news in Australia and firstly, I felt a sense of shame and disgust on behalf of the British public, mainly because of the lack of respect towards a dead woman but confusion reigned when a man was interviewed to explain his rationale. His... Continue Reading →

April 15, 2013 0

They made a difference – Lady Margaret Thatcher

photo courtesy: BBC Radio 4 cc 13 October 1925 – 8 April 2013, age 87 The events of this week surrounding the death of the Lady Margaret Thatcher cannot go by without comment. First, the sadness of her death and how very tragic and ironic that her failing health in recent years was accompanied by... Continue Reading →

April 13, 2013 0

Unions Show Their True Selves

BBC staff on strike 'would have returned to work if Nelson Mandela died... but not for the death of Thatcher' And I would suggest that is just how she would want it. It is certainly no surprise that striking unions would not break strike for the death of the woman who so effectively and efficiently... Continue Reading →

March 30, 2013 0

Maggie!

Shocked! I have just realised that a woman who inspired and influenced me has not even rated a mention here! Love her or hate her, she made a difference to the world we live in today... Well it is past time I gave her some well deserved attention....Margaret Thatcher, a brilliant, clever and determined woman!I... Continue Reading →

March 17, 2013 0