Everything you ever wanted to know about British politics but were afraid to ask...

Sundae · 08-11-2006, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyclefrance

Seems one female labour MP, Ms Rosie Cooper, questioned whether Margaret Thatcher deserved a state funeral. I mean, come on, dear, she's still alive and kicking!

They'll be writing her obituary for consideration next....

The first I saw of this story was a headline in the Telegraph which read something like "No State Funeral for Thatcher" - I thought, blimey, the old witch is dead and I missed the chance for a party! Had to scurry into work to check t'internet & was most disappointed.

View Poll Results: Is Tone Blown? Feelings are mixed - as a distanced observor, what's your view?
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Tony's made some mistakes - a change might be a good idea	1	20.00%
Tony's now become a liability - let the MPs decide his fate	2	40.00%
Tony shouldn't waste time - he should publish a timetable to step down	0	0%
Tony's well past his sell-by date - he should resign now - period	2	40.00%
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