The Battle of Orgreave occurred during the tenure of this politician, which pitted riot police against a force led by Arthur Scargill.
The Battle of Orgreave occurred during the tenure of this politician, which pitted riot police against a force led by Arthur Scargill. One crisis faced by this politician saw the proposed merging of Sikorsky with Westland. That scandal led to the resignation of Michael Heseltine. Patrick Magee attempted to kill this figure in the Brighton Hotel Bombing. This politician came to power after the Winter of Discontent led to a motion of no confidence to be passed against James Callaghan. Before being succeeded by John Major, this conservative fell from power after attempting to institute a flat tax. For 10 points, identify this UK Prime Minister from 1979-1990, the only woman to hold that post.
The Battle of Orgreave occurred during the tenure of this politician, which pitted riot police against a force led by Arthur Scargill.
Margaret Hilda Thatcher