There is no such thing as a definitive biography. Nevertheless, as others have said, Iain Dale’s brief life of Margaret ...

In May 1979 Margaret Thatcher wins the first of three elections. The account of Mrs Thatcher’s 11 years in office is problematic: the Downing Street chapters are thematic and largely uncritical, and ...

She subsequently suffered a series of debilitating minor strokes. In her “twilight years”, her declining memory and frailty meant that she appeared little in public. The death of Denis in 2003 was a ...

This article by Mary Beard was written for The Observer. couple of decades is a very long time in politics. Twenty years ago, I seethed with rage at the “crimes” of George W Bush. These days, compared ...

Iain Dale presents evening show on LBC Radio and is the author or editor of more than 50 books. Read more ...

Iain Dale presents evening show on LBC Radio and is the author or editor of more than 50 books. Read more ...