Well, Sir Winston Churchill was a great leader in time of severe crisis, and was instrumental in defeating a fascist dictator, saving our little island nation.
Thatcher on the other hand was a fascist dictator, and will probably be best remembered for the very popular poll tax, the riots, an unnecessary war, Boom or bust economy, and selling off the nations assets.
Even her own cronies stabbed her in the back, and got rid of her.
While some may argue as to how well so many did under her, Just as many, if not more went bust.
One thing all the modern day politicians seem to have in common, is their eagerness to drag us into dubious wars.