She remains the unsung heroine of recent British history:
Most of the changes implemented by Thatcher (at least up to the time of the poll tax fiasco) remain in place. The big public utilities remain privatised, unions have never really recovered, the rich are a lot richer and so on. Still her term in office now seems to be thought of by both sides of politics, not as a a turning point, but as a period of unpleasant, though probably necessary, shock therapy, best passed over in silence.
The Dish 