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New Book Claims Thatcher Had Affairs, Sparks Debate

10/15/2025

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The Incidental Feminist, by Tina Gaudoin, claims Margaret Thatcher had extramarital affairs, naming Conservative MP Sir Humphrey Atkins and a close tie to PR chief Tim Bell.
Jonathan Aitken acknowledges rumors but offers no concrete evidence.
Charles Moore, Thatcher’s authorised biographer, says he found no supporting evidence for the allegations.
Gaudoin argues Thatcher played a significant role in normalizing female power, despite mixed feelings about her legacy.

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Story summary

The Incidental Feminist, by Tina Gaudoin, claims Margaret Thatcher had extramarital affairs, naming Conservative MP Sir Humphrey Atkins and a close tie to PR chief Tim Bell.
Jonathan Aitken acknowledges rumors but offers no concrete evidence.
Charles Moore, Thatcher’s authorised biographer, says he found no supporting evidence for the allegations.
Gaudoin argues Thatcher played a significant role in normalizing female power, despite mixed feelings about her legacy.