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Second Thatcher ministry
Government of the United Kingdom from 1983 to 1987 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Main article: List of ministers under Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 4 May 1979 to 28 November 1990, during which time she led a Conservative majority government. She was the first woman to hold that office. During her premiership, Thatcher moved to liberalise the British economy through deregulation, privatisation, and the promotion of entrepreneurialism.
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Second Thatcher ministry | |
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![]() Cabinet of the United Kingdom | |
1983–1987 | |
![]() Thatcher in 1983 | |
Date formed | 10 June 1983 (1983-06-10) |
Date dissolved | 11 June 1987 (1987-06-11) |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher |
Prime Minister's history | 1979–1990 |
Deputy Prime Minister | [note 1] |
Total no. of members | 219 appointments |
Member party | Conservative Party |
Status in legislature | Majority 397 / 650 (61%) |
Opposition cabinet | |
Opposition party | Labour Party |
Opposition leader |
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History | |
Election | 1983 general election |
Outgoing election | 1987 general election |
Legislature terms | 49th UK Parliament |
Budgets | |
Predecessor | First Thatcher ministry |
Successor | Third Thatcher ministry |
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This article details the second Thatcher ministry which she led at the invitation of Queen Elizabeth II from 1983 to 1987.