The Thatcher Government (1979-1990)

The Thatcher Government (1979-1990), led by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, was a period of significant economic and political change in the UK. It focused on reducing government intervention in the economy, promoting free markets, and encouraging individual enterprise. Thatcher implemented policies like privatizing state-owned industries and cutting welfare to control inflation and boost growth. Her government also took a firm stance on issues like trade union power and defense. The era was marked by both strong support from those who believed in free-market principles and criticism from those concerned about social inequality. Overall, it reshaped Britain’s economic landscape and its role in the world.