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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics

A thrifty way to redecorate Downing Street

Portraits of former prime ministers on the No 10 staircase.
Portraits of former prime ministers along the staircase in 10 Downing Street. Photograph: Andrew Parsons/No10 Downing St

What’s all the fuss about (Keir Starmer ‘gets rid of’ 10 Downing Street’s Thatcher portrait, 29 August)? I’m constantly moving pictures around in my house. It’s a cheaper option to change the look of a room than spending thousands on glitzy wallpaper, as Boris Johnson did. Borrow a lovely Hockney – that would add a bit of colour and fun to that grim study.
Jo Burden
Marlow, Buckinghamshire

• Rather than just removing her portrait, the Labour government should be removing the toxic legacy of Margaret Thatcher from British politics and society.
Phil Brand
London

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