Thatcherism Today

The journal of The Margaret Thatcher Centre

Thatcherism Today is the journal of The Margaret Thatcher Centre, bringing together academics, former advisers, and leading commentators to analyse Thatcher and Thatcherism — before, during and after office.

She delivered. Now it's our turn.

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Issue 1 March 2026

There is Still No Alternative

Volume 1, Issue 1 of Thatcherism Today (March 2026). Theme: “She delivered. Now it’s our turn.” In the editorial, Dr Tim Aker argues that Britain again shows 1970s-style malaise — weak growth, low productivity, a sense of national drift — and that Thatcherism still offers the alternative.

In This Issue

  • There is Still No Alternative — Dr Tim Aker
  • Is Thatcherism Still Relevant? — Prof. Martin Jacques
  • Just In Time, Or Still Too Late? — James Price
  • Riding the Wave or Making the Weather? — Anthony Boutall
  • Scenes from the Thatcher Revolution: The Special Advisers meet Maggie — Anthony Teasdale
  • Mrs Thatcher kept doing unpopular things but the electorate kept voting for her — Douglas McWilliams
  • Have handbag, will travel: Margaret Thatcher’s post-prime ministerial travels — Peter Just
  • Thatcher, Poets, Statesmen and Conservative Thinkers: In the Age of Blair’s Constitutional Revolution — Dr Daniel Pitt
  • Book Review: Margaret Thatcher: Life After Downing Street — Simon Richards
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Academic Analysis

Rigorous examination of Thatcherism as a political project, from monetarism and trade union reform to the battle of ideas.

First-Hand Accounts

Articles from those who were in the room — special advisers, Cabinet colleagues, and close associates share their experiences.

Book Reviews

Critical reviews of new publications on Margaret Thatcher, her era, and the continuing relevance of her legacy.

Policy & Economics

Expert commentary on the economic and policy legacy of the Thatcher governments and their relevance to today's challenges.

Historical Research

Original research using newly released archival material from The National Archives and the Churchill Archives Centre.

Global Perspective

Analysis of Thatcher's international influence, from the Cold War and the special relationship to her post-Downing Street travels.