Lady Thatcher still something of a hot ticket
For those who think Margaret Thatcher is no longer involved in politics, it's worth noting that the former PM will be hosting a small drinks party for 25 of the new Tory MPs early this evening. And I'm told she plans at least two further parties for similar-sized groups.
It was Lady Thatcher's idea, I'm told, when she learned just how many new Conservative MPs there are, and also realised just how few of them she actually knows personally.
Margaret Thatcher still seems to be something of a hot ticket. I'm told that of the 25 Conservative MPs who were originally invited to tonight's first drink party, 24 accepted. And the single one to decline only did so because they have to attend their mother's 60th birthday party.
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At 6th Sep 2010, barriesingleton wrote:"WE ARE A PHENOMENON AND WE SHALL GO ON AND ON AND ON"
But not in my back yard barmy granny. I am having the 'Cat Lady' from the Simpsons over, that day.
Hey, Crikey! People still go to Archer parties too. I keep telling you: this country is GOING MAD.
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At 7th Sep 2010, stevie wrote:she hasn't gone away, you know, she is present in both manifestos, let the banks run riot, don't intergrate with Europe, don't repeal anti-trade union laws, slavish obedience to Washington...oh, yes Maggie is still there..waving her handbag!
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At 8th Sep 2010, Isatou wrote:Well done Maggie, good luck to you !
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At 8th Sep 2010, stevie wrote:she is sooooo popular...that's why her own party knifed her in the back...!
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