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Northants Remembers Baroness Thatcher

Comments from Northamptonshire and the wider world about Baroness Thatcher from those who support her and those who were totally opposed to her politics.

As tributes are paid from around the world to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, people from Northamptonshire give their thoughts on her life and legacy.

Reporter Willy Gilder asks people in Northampton for their memories and from the archives there's a report on Margaret Thatcher's visit to the town in 2001.

Reporter Martin Heath talks to former Daventry Conservative MP Tim Boswell while Stuart hears from the Conservative MP for Wellingborough Peter Bone, from the President of the Northampton Trades Council Ron Mendel, from the Leader of the Labour Group on Northamptonshire County Council John McGhee and from Lord Hesketh.

Plus:

* misdiagnosis by doctors in Northamptonshire is on the increase

* new rules for PPI claims

* "spate of bike thefts" reported at the University of Northampton

* archaeological work under way at the site of the redevelopment of Northampton station

* book of inspirational celebrity quotes raises local school funds

3 hours

Last on

Tue 9 Apr 2013 06:00

Broadcast

  • Tue 9 Apr 2013 06:00

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