Mention 'Thatcher' in the UK and opinion will be clearly divided. However, one thing that is inarguable is that Margaret Thatcher was a formidable character: British stateswoman, Leader of the Conservative Party 1975-1990, Prime Minister 1979-1990, Britain's first female prime minister; the longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century; self-confessed conviction politician... This is a compilation of Margaret Thatcher's best quotes, a collection of quotes about her, and a selection of anecdotes presented by Members in the House of Commons and the House of Lords after the announcement of her death in April 2013.