Thatcher was the Britain 's first female prime minister . She had changed the philosophy of the European as well other parties . As the late Washington diplomat Lawrence Eagleburger later confirmed , it was U.S. officials ' fear of her personal wrath which brought crucial intelligence help from Washington . Thatcher founded popular capitalism in UK . Her strength made her an icon to conservatives in many parts of the world .
Thatcher was the Britain 's first female prime minister . She had changed the philosophy of the European as well other parties . Thatcher founded popular capitalism in UK . Her strength made her an icon to conservatives in many parts of the world .