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Thatcher's Legacy Divides as Conservatives Celebrate Centenary

10/9/2025

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The Conservative Party conference in Manchester showcased Margaret Thatcher memorabilia to mark her centennial and 50 years since leadership election.
Kemi Badenoch praised Thatcher, reading a biography and drawing leadership parallels.
Artifacts included clothing and documents, with some attendees described as cult-like revering Thatcher.
Critics say Thatcher’s legacy is mixed, citing party ideology and Brexit, while Badenoch faces challenges.

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Story summary

The Conservative Party conference in Manchester showcased Margaret Thatcher memorabilia to mark her centennial and 50 years since leadership election.
Kemi Badenoch praised Thatcher, reading a biography and drawing leadership parallels.
Artifacts included clothing and documents, with some attendees described as cult-like revering Thatcher.
Critics say Thatcher’s legacy is mixed, citing party ideology and Brexit, while Badenoch faces challenges.