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Thatcher not a lesbian

Feb 16, 12 Thatcher not a lesbian

by in Letters

Dear editor, I read Chris Azzopardi’s article the day after seeing Iron Lady. Excuse me, but I don’t see how this movie creates the idea that Margaret Thatcher is a lesbian icon! Dennis, the main emotional thread upon which her life’s memories are strung, was her loving, supporting  husband.  The article...

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