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Life with Rob Lacey, Author of The Word on the Street

An interesting commentary on women in power, and recounting the last of Thatcher's Downing Street years. I'm giving it 3 stars because some of it was a bit slow, and I expected a more feminist theory, as the author is touted as a left-wing feminist in the blurb, however it was still an engaging read......more

There are many reasons as to why someone might pick up and read this book. On the face of it, the premise is interesting; a forensic account of Margaret Thatcher from the perspective of her humanity and gender, not just rhetoric or politics. The book takes place essentially from early 1989 to late 19......more

A sensitively written and human account of one of Britain’s most controversial prime ministers. The book is made all the more compelling by Slocock’s own position as a left-wing, Labour-supporting feminist who nevertheless developed a personal rapport with the Victorian-minded PM. It is filled with......more

Caroline Slocock was the first female private secretary at No. 10 and was private secretary (home affairs) to Margaret Thatcher and John Major between 1989 to 1991. She was the only other woman in the Cabinet Room when Margaret Thatcher resigned. This book covers a little of her background but mostl......more

I met Margaret Thatcher. I supported Heseltine. I liked many Labour poiicies but it was defence which made me a Tory in my youth. I wanted the outcome of Margaret Thatchers resignation. I wanted a more moderate Conservative party. I failed totally in the latter endeavour and my work did not cause Mar......more