Margaret Thatcher, Often referred to as the Iron Lady by the Russians was the Prime Minister in Britain from 1979 to 1990. She was look upon by the British people with both respect and hate, either way she had a strong and successful career. Thatcher was not merely unpopular, she was very polarizing – some liked her, other disliked her. There are many reasons for why the British people hated and respected her.
In the movie Pride, it is very clear why many people disliked her. Her economic policies led to high unemployment, high interest rates and the destruction of much of Britain’s industry. Exactly that was happening with the miners in Pride, they all lose their jobs just like around 2 million people did because of her economic policies.
In the movie Pride, it is very clear why many people disliked her. Her economic policies led to high unemployment, high interest rates and the destruction of much of Britain’s industry. Exactly that was happening with the miners in Pride, they all lose their jobs just like around 2 million people did because of her economic policies.