Thatcher at 100

On the centenary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth, let’s examine the legacy of one of the most divisive politicians of our time. Our investigation looks at how Thatcher’s Right to Buy scheme has left councils on the brink of bankruptcy, while simultaneously fuelling the housing crisis. And we explore how we’re still dealing with the consequences of Thatcherism today, from healthcare to inequality and the criminal justice system. One town that is celebrating the anniversary is Grantham, where Thatcher Fest will be running all week to capitalise on the notoriety of its most famous daughter.

Also inside

• Happy birthday Big Issue Invest! We celebrate 20 years of investment with social purpose and meet some of the beneficiaries in a special eight-page supplement
• Taylor Swift’s new album glamourises the life of a showgirl. We spoke to some real-life showgirls who gave us a peek beneath the feathers to tell us what it’s really like
• Chinese pianist Lang Lang recalls how he didn’t listen when people said Metallica would destroy his career, in his Letter to My Younger Self
• Rebecca Miller’s documentary, Mr Scorsese, reveals a fresh portrait of the legendary director
• We interview Happy Valley creator Sally Wainwright, who’s back with another brilliant new drama, Riot Women
• And Edinburgh vendor Cristian is looking forward to Christmas and has already kitted himself out for the cold

Plus much more!

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