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| Baroness Thatcher dies: More tributes from Wales and legacy debated | Baroness Thatcher dies: More tributes from Wales and legacy debated |
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| Baroness Thatcher's legacy for Wales continues to be debated, after her death at the age of 87. | Baroness Thatcher's legacy for Wales continues to be debated, after her death at the age of 87. |
| The board of the Welsh Conservatives paid tribute to her courage and called her a "towering political figure," while First Minister Carwyn Jones said her place in history was "assured". | The board of the Welsh Conservatives paid tribute to her courage and called her a "towering political figure," while First Minister Carwyn Jones said her place in history was "assured". |
| Welsh MPs face a recall to parliament on Wednesday to hear tributes to the former prime minister. | Welsh MPs face a recall to parliament on Wednesday to hear tributes to the former prime minister. |
| Flags at government buildings in Cardiff are flying at half-mast. | Flags at government buildings in Cardiff are flying at half-mast. |
| Welsh Secretary David Jones has described her as "the greatest Briton of the post-war era". | Welsh Secretary David Jones has described her as "the greatest Briton of the post-war era". |
| Mr Jones, the Tory MP for Clwyd West, led tributes from his political colleagues by saying: "Her contribution to our national life is immeasurable." | Mr Jones, the Tory MP for Clwyd West, led tributes from his political colleagues by saying: "Her contribution to our national life is immeasurable." |
| The Welsh Conservatives' board added: "Margaret Thatcher was a leader of courage and conviction who transformed the British economy for the better and increased our standing in the world." | The Welsh Conservatives' board added: "Margaret Thatcher was a leader of courage and conviction who transformed the British economy for the better and increased our standing in the world." |
| Andrew RT Davies, the leader of the Conservatives in the Welsh assembly, described her as a "truly great leader and a magnificent prime minister" who "put the great back into Great Britain". | Andrew RT Davies, the leader of the Conservatives in the Welsh assembly, described her as a "truly great leader and a magnificent prime minister" who "put the great back into Great Britain". |
| Tributes from Baroness Thatcher's political opponents include former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock who said he recognised and admired her "great distinction" as the first woman prime minister. | Tributes from Baroness Thatcher's political opponents include former Labour leader Lord Neil Kinnock who said he recognised and admired her "great distinction" as the first woman prime minister. |
| But in a tribute recorded before her death he also described her political legacy as an "unmitigated disaster for Britain". | But in a tribute recorded before her death he also described her political legacy as an "unmitigated disaster for Britain". |
| He said she was "fortunate in her enemies" in the likes of Arthur Scargill, the miners' leader, while her "judgement wasn't fully working" in bringing in policies like the poll tax. | |
| Welsh Labour First Minister Carwyn Jones said Baroness Thatcher's "place in the history books is assured" as a "major force in British political life who undoubtedly had a significant influence on the political, social and economic landscape in Wales and the UK". | Welsh Labour First Minister Carwyn Jones said Baroness Thatcher's "place in the history books is assured" as a "major force in British political life who undoubtedly had a significant influence on the political, social and economic landscape in Wales and the UK". |
| Former first minister Rhodri Morgan said she was a "Marmite" politician who divided opinions. | Former first minister Rhodri Morgan said she was a "Marmite" politician who divided opinions. |
| Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood said: "Margaret Thatcher dominated the political landscape for over 20 years, an achievement in itself regardless of one's position on her politics and the effects of which are still felt today." | Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood said: "Margaret Thatcher dominated the political landscape for over 20 years, an achievement in itself regardless of one's position on her politics and the effects of which are still felt today." |
| Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Kirsty Williams said she "rarely agreed with her politics but she was a formidable politician and a very strong woman". | Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Kirsty Williams said she "rarely agreed with her politics but she was a formidable politician and a very strong woman". |
| MPs are due to return to the House of Commons on Wednesday. | MPs are due to return to the House of Commons on Wednesday. |
| Previous Commons recalls include one in 1982 following the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands. | Previous Commons recalls include one in 1982 following the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands. |
| Falklands war veteran Simon Weston said: "I know she wasn't everyone's cup of tea, but from somebody who was privileged to serve under her as a soldier, I felt she was the best war leader we could have had." | Falklands war veteran Simon Weston said: "I know she wasn't everyone's cup of tea, but from somebody who was privileged to serve under her as a soldier, I felt she was the best war leader we could have had." |