This person's maiden speech in public office concerned the issue of requiring local councils to hold public meetings.
This person's maiden speech in public office concerned the issue of requiring local councils to hold public meetings. Quickly promoted to the assistant for the Minister of Pensions, this person argued that the Labour Party's high tax policies amounted to socialism. After joining the Shadow Cabinet as Transport Minister, a Conservative Party victory in 1970 elevated this person to Education Minister. This enemy of English trade unions was succeeded by John Major after opposing a poll tax.  For 10 points, name this Prime Minster of the UK who initiated the Falklands War, nicknamed the "Iron Lady".
This person's maiden speech in public office concerned the issue of requiring local councils to hold public meetings.
Margaret {Thatcher}