Tributes

[davidn]

GEORGE OSBORNE, CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

Margaret Thatcher's belief in freedom and optimism about the future overcame all. Her determination is our generation's inspiration.

ED MILIBAND, LABOUR LEADER

She will be remembered as a unique figure. She reshaped the politics of a whole generation. She moved the centre ground of British politics and was a huge figure on the world stage.

ALEX SALMOND, SCOTTISH FIRST MINISTER

Margaret Thatcher was a truly formidable prime minister whose policies defined a political generation.

BILL CLINTON, FORMER US PRESIDENT

Like so many others, I respected the conviction and self-determination she displayed throughout her remarkable life as she broke barriers, defied expectations, and led her country.

GEORGE GALLOWAY, RESPECT PARTY MP

May she burn in the hellfires.

Comments

[kjorteo]

Mr. Miliband's comment is hilarious if you read everything as either a euphemism or a subtle jab by omission (many references to the size of the impact she had, not so many to whether it was a good impact.) Then again, he is the opposition party, so that was probably intentional.

[davidn]

Yes, indeed - the vast majority of quotations I saw yesterday were very carefully worded neutral statements with the appearance of praise, just in case she comes back from beyond the grave.