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Old Newscast: Margaret Thatcher Announces Her Resignation, 1990 (Part 1)

Old Newscast: Margaret Thatcher Announces Her Resignation, 1990 (Part 1)

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On this episode of Old Newscast, we look at the day that Margaret Thatcher announced she would stand down as prime minister, 22 November 1990.

Jim Naughtie, BBC special correspondent joins Adam with Caroline Slocock, who was Thatcher’s private secretary.

They go through how the day unfolded publicly and behind the scenes, and what led to the decision.

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Old Newscast: Margaret Thatcher Announces Her Resignation, 1990 (Part 1)

Old Newscast: Margaret Thatcher Announces Her Resignation, 1990 (Part 1)

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