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The Latest Breaking News from Margaret Thatcher

From the archive: Robert Harris on the Queen and Mrs Thatcher, 1988

The monarch got on well with most of her premiers so why did she clash with her longest-serving prime minister, asked the Observer’s political editor in 1988

The Guardian - UK

Politicians must do more to guard their children’s mental health, says historian

Professor finds pattern of wellbeing problems in political families, often linked to parents’ work

The Guardian - UK

Were trade unions right to halt strikes and events after the Queen's death?

Are trade unions squandering newfound strength by calling off strikes after the Queen's death?

The National (Scotland)

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What the Queen really thought of her 15 Prime Ministers - including one who made her cry

Her majesty has lived through 15 different powers of parliament. The Queen befriended some in high regards, such as James Callaghan and Harold Wilson, and some not so much, such as David Cameron and Tony Blair

Daily Mirror

On stage and when we met at the theatre, the Queen was a figure of quiet wisdom and humour

The monarch was sympathetically depicted by dramatists and at a 1999 production of Oklahoma! her eyes lit up when she recalled her own theatrical outings

The Guardian - UK

Her Majesty watched political eras come and go while keeping the secrets of 15 prime ministers

She was a mentor to a record 15 prime ministers — and never breathed a word about the secrets that they divulged to her.

Evening Standard

Queen Elizabeth: monarch who had to adjust to the shift from Empire to Commonwealth

On her 21st birthday, 21 April 1947, when Britain’s Princess Elizabeth was accompanying her parents and her sister on a tour of South Africa, she spoke “to all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, wherever they live, whatever race they came from, and whatever language they speak”.

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New Britain, same as the old one: the legacy of the second Elizabethan era

The Queen’s accession seemed to herald a fresh start for Britain. But as politics became more squalid, her bland persona was a good match for the monarchy’s survival instinct, says playwright David Hare

The Guardian - UK

As King Charles III takes the crown, here's how he may focus his reign

Throughout her 70 years as queen, Elizabeth II sought to maintain strict political neutrality. While Charles has been careful not to tread too publicly, he does have a history of wading into politics.

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The 15 prime ministers to serve under the Queen during her 70-year reign

The Queen held weekly meetings with the prime minister of the time throughout her long reign.

Daily Record

The Queen and her 15 Prime Ministers - from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss

From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, the Queen held weekly audiences with the nation's political leaders over 70 years to discuss their plans and offer wise counsel on the issues of the day

Daily Mirror

From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, here are the 15 UK prime ministers who served during Queen Elizabeth's reign

From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, Queen Elizabeth ll worked with 15 British prime ministers in her 70-year reign. Here are some key moments that give insight into their relationships with the Queen.

ABC News

Queen Elizabeth II - an extraordinary life

There has never been, and perhaps never will be again, a British monarch like Queen Elizabeth II

Manchester Evening News

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, dies after historic 70-year reign

Charles automatically becomes king after his mother passes ‘peacefully’ at Balmoral

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Liz Truss’s energy price cap ‘handout’ will put her talent for U-turns to the test

Faced with hard reality of looming energy bill crisis, new PM will backtrack on ideological vows within days of taking office

The Guardian - UK

Thérèse Coffey had to leave Oxford University – but made it to deputy PM

Liz Truss’s No 2 followed in Thatcher’s educational footsteps, studying chemistry at Somerville, but did not pass her exams

Wales Online

Body language expert says Truss' PMQ debut packed with 'increased blink rate reveals low confidence'

Truss' blink rate tripled, which 'points to an increase in stress levels' and could mean she has no confidence in what she was saying

The Independent UK

We need to be prepared for what Trussonomics will mean

What we are about to get is the exact opposite of Thatcherism: an inflationary boom where we try to live beyond our means, but delivered with Thatcheresque determination, writes Sean O’Grady

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The Independent UK

What can we expect from Liz Truss on foreign policy?

The strong stance on Russia and China, along with promises of increased defence spending, may lead to a more forward international role for Britain on Truss’s watch, writes Kim Sengupta

The Independent UK

Where does Boris Johnson stand in the pantheon of modern British prime ministers?

He’s clearly not in the Churchill or Thatcher first class, and his personal flaws and precipitate fall from power means he’s demoted below the likes of Blair and Wilson in the second division. However, Brexit and his election success put him above May and Cameron, writes Sean O’Grady

Daily Record

Record readers beg Liz Truss to fix energy crisis amid fears of crippling bills this winter

Scots want a freeze on fuel bills and a commitment to continue to support the working classes

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Truss’s Tories: a new direction but nowhere to go

Editorial: A consensus is emerging that upends previous Conservative thinking – but it won’t help Britain

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss’s victory speech bodes ill for her tenure in office

Letters: The new prime minister’s praise for Boris Johnson was tone-deaf, says Russell Hunter, while Peter Cave points to the empty words of previous Tory leaders. Plus letters from Su Hardman, Jennifer Braithwaite and Peter Miller

Daily Mirror

All the times Liz Truss has been accused of dressing like Margaret Thatcher

From sharp shoulder pads to royal blue get-ups, our new PM rejects the notion that she is walking in the shadow of the the Iron Lady, yet continues to borrow inspiration from her signature sartorial looks and gushes over her controversial policies

Radio France Internationale

Who is Liz Truss, Britain’s Conservative Prime Minister?

Former foreign secretary Liz Truss took over from Boris Johnson as UK prime minister on Tuesday after winning the Conservative leadership contest. A political shape-shifter, she has gone from being a radical who called for the abolition of the monarchy to a staunch economic liberal and Brexiteer.

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