Mark Garnier MP commented on learning today's sad news of the death of Baroness Thatcher:
'It was with great sadness that I Iearnt about the death of Baroness Thatcher today. Lady Thatcher was a truly remarkable leader and an inspiration to a generation. Her time as both the first woman Prime Minster and the longest serving prime minister marked great many changes not only in domestic politics, but also abroad. Lady Thatcher was not only one of the United Kingdom's greatest Prime Ministers, but also a unique leader on a global scale.
Margaret Thatcher was the first one among Western leaders who saw that Mikhail Gorbachev could change the fate of the Soviet Union and she consequently advocated and contributed to the peaceful and victorious solution of the Cold War. She introduced a new generation of share holders and home owners. She brought about changes that have left a permanent mark on our society.
Lady Thatcher's death is a great loss for this country and for the world, but her legacy will last for decades.'