Politics

Rise in unemployment boosts Thatcher funeral viewing figures

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The number of people tuning in to Baroness Thatcher’s funeral was boosted by a sharp rise in people who don’t have a job to go to, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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Diamond-encrusted Thatcher headstone ‘value for money’ at £50bn, insists Coalition

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Plans for an elaborate diamond-themed memorial to mark Baroness Thatcher’s passing from this world to the next represent terrific value for money, according to David Cameron’s Coalition.

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Thatcher funeral set to become first time MPs bury good news

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MPs are expected to make history later today after it emerged that the funeral of Margaret Thatcher will be the first time they’ve ever buried good news.

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‘Practice run’ for Nick Clegg funeral takes place behind bins at Tesco

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Britain’s longest-serving Lib Dem deputy PM declared he was ‘honoured to be a part’ of today’s practice funeral, but has insisted on the addition of some air holes.

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Wrist injury not connected in any way to Thatcher’s death, insists Ed Miliband

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Labour leader Ed Miliband has moved to end speculation over the cause of his broken wrist by insisting the injury definitely occurred while he was “walking”.

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Margaret Thatcher was the first man on the moon, claim Tories

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The Conservative Party have defended the cost of Margaret Thatcher’s funeral by insisting that her numerous achievements warrant a state-funded send off.

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Thatcher to be buried at sea to prevent shrine for Eton alumni

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Officials have confirmed that former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will be buried at sea to prevent her grave becoming a shrine for Etonian alumni.

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Fears for Thatcher’s funeral after G4S wins security contract

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Fears are growing over the security at Margaret Thatcher’s funeral after the security contract was awarded to Olympics blunderers G4S.

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Sky wins television rights to Thatcher funeral

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News International has once again buried its competitors, by winning the lucrative TV rights for Margaret Thatcher’s final curtain.

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Margaret Thatcher pronounced ‘fit for work’ by ATOS

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Baroness Margaret Thatcher has completed a Work Capability Assessment with ATOS medical advisers and has been declared ‘fit for work’ according to a Government spokesman.

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