Falklands finally unveil statue of Margaret Thatcher

Bronze sculpture of former Prime Minister unveiled in Stanley by her son Islanders were consulted on how they wished to commemorate Thatcher She oversaw Britain's victory in the two-month long conflict in 1982 Bust carries quote from the former Prime Ministers But it has provoked anger among Argentine diplomat and veterans

By Lucy Crossley for MailOnline

Published: 12:55 EST, 11 January 2015 | Updated: 18:23 EST, 11 January 2015

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More than three decades after she went to war with Argentina over the islands, a statue of Margaret Thatcher has been unveiled on the Falklands.

The bronze tribute to the former Prime Minister, who oversaw Britain's victory in the 1982 conflict, was formally revealed in theislands' capital Stanley yesterday.

Following Baroness Thatcher's death in 2013, the population of the Falkland Islands were consulted about how they wished to commemorate the leader.

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Falklands finally unveil statue of Margaret Thatcher

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