From the Iron Lady to the Porcelain Mister

Part 1

With the UK facing renewed economic headwinds, as highlighted by Chancellor Reeves in her speech today, which effectively pre-announced tax increases, it feels timely to revisit the legacy of Margaret Thatcher — especially as last month marked 100 years since her birth. In this piece, Macro D reflects on what made the Iron Lady a force in both domestic policy and global geopolitics. From inflation-fighting and industrial reform to her uncompromising leadership style, we’ll explore what today’s policymakers could learn from her era — and why her principles still resonate in the world of macro, markets, and leadership.

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