Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher died on Monday , aged 87 . The South China Morning Post carried a poll on whether Thatcher signed away Hong Kong too easily . During her time in office , the Conservative leader 's policies polarized the UK . The ` ` Iron Lady '' privatized state - run industries and did away with trade unions . Britain went to war with Spain over the Canary Islands during her premiership .
Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher died on Monday , aged 87 . During her time in office , the Conservative leader 's policies polarized the UK . The ` ` Iron Lady '' privatized state - run industries and did away with trade unions . Britain went to war with Spain over the Canary Islands during her premiership .