Norman Beresford Tebbit
Norman Tebbit, born on March 29, 1931, was a prominent British politician and a key figure in Margaret Thatcher's government, known for his hardline stance against trade unions during his tenure as Employment Secretary. Following a tragic personal incident where he was severely injured in the 1984 IRA bombing in Brighton, which also left his wife paralyzed, Tebbit continued to be a vocal advocate for conservative policies, famously urging the unemployed to 'get on their bike' to find work. His tenure as chairman of the Conservative Party from 1985 to 1987 helped secure Thatcher's third election victory. Despite his tough public persona, he was known to have a kinder side and maintained a complex relationship with Thatcher, often characterized by both loyalty and contention. After retiring from front-line politics, he was appointed a life peer and remained active in political discussions, particularly regarding Europe, until his passing at the age of 94.
Born on Mar 29, 1931 (94 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,935 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 2,935 | $5,100 | 3$ |
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Norman Tebbit, one of Margaret Thatcher’s closest allies during her time as UK prime minister, has died aged 94.
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