When Margaret Thatcher died earlier this week the media went into a predictable frenzy. Many spoke of how Thatcher “saved” Britain, while others eagerly put aside the usual convention of not speaking ill of the dead. It’s a convention that probably doesn’t apply in the case of a public figure whose legacy affects almost every…

Authorities are pleading for calm, after tributes began pouring in following the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. A Civil Defence spokesperson, Dr Neska Punjipatama, said that the rising tide of tributes was expected to peak shortly after 6:00 pm this evening. “We are monitoring levels closely”, said Dr Punjipatama. “We are particularly concerned about…