Join MP John Whittingdale as he discusses his time working as Political Secretary for Margaret Thatcher, The Iron Lady
About this Event
John Whittingdale will discuss his time as Margaret Thatcher's righthand man, with humorous stories and interesting tales of his time working with one of the world's most famous women.
Funds raised will go directly to supporting the Conservative Party's election campaigns for the Police and Crime Commissioners across the UK.
About John Whittingdale
Having been Head of the Political Section in the Conservative Research Department, he was appointed Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in 1984, serving three successive Secretaries of State until 1987. He then went to work at NM Rothschild Merchant Bank in the City before returning to Government work in 1989 when he was appointed Political Secretary to the then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. He continued to serve as Private Secretary to Margaret Thatcher after she left office in 1990 until his election in 1992.