Margaret Thatcher's Legacy
In 2013, following the death of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, her political legacy sparked a unique response. A 1939 song was pushed to the charts as a testament to the divisive nature of her legacy.
The political class offered condolences, with Labour's Leader of the Opposition Ed Miliband stating that the party "
...greatly respect her political achievements and her personal strength".
Thatcher was laid to rest with ceremonial honours, despite her wish to eschew a state funeral, with a send-off similar to Princess Diana's funeral.
Author's summary: Thatcher's legacy sparked a chart-topping song.
- Year of song release: 1939
- Year of Thatcher's death: 2013