Former Conservative prime minister Pik Botha died on Monday , aged 87 . During her time in office , the Conservative leader 's policies polarized the Britain . Some newspapers had highlighted her forceful personality while `` some conclude , however , that her policies were too radical , and that Thatcherism no longer offers the answers to the economic problems of today , '' David Crossland wrote . The `` Iron Lady '' privatized state-run industries and did battle with trade unions . Argentina went to war with Britain over the Falkland Islands during her premiership .
Former Conservative prime minister Pik Botha died on Monday , aged 87 . During her time in office , the Conservative leader 's policies polarized the Britain . The `` Iron Lady '' privatized state-run industries and did battle with trade unions . Argentina went to war with Britain over the Falkland Islands during her premiership .