This article by Mary Beard was written for The Observer. couple of decades is a very long time in politics. Twenty years ago, I seethed with rage at the “crimes” of George W Bush. These days, compared ...

It’s Margaret Thatcher’s centenary this year. For anyone middle-aged or older it seems impossible – is it really 100 years since she was born, and 35 years since she left office? For Iain Dale she’s ...

While there is no such thing as a definitive biography, Iain Dale’s balanced and succinct study of Margaret Thatcher brings us a fuller understanding of a controversial politician Those interested in ...

Broadcaster Iain Dale’s new book on the UK’s first female prime minister offers an intelligent, nuanced take on a woman who has too often been reduced to a caricature Social media wasn’t around in the ...

Iain Dale presents evening show on LBC Radio and is the author or editor of more than 50 books. Read more ...

It’s finally arrived. My Margaret Thatcher biography is published on Thursday. It seems a long time since I started writing it sometime in 2023, which is odd given it’s a very short book. The book has ...