He was later given a Pride of Britain award for his actions.

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They are the pride of Britain and the best in the world.

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Some 70% of people express pride that Britain had an empire, and 60% say they regret its passing.

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The relatively low rate of corporation tax in Britain, compared with continental Europe, is a source of pride to the government.

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"Today must be the first step towards renewal - creating a postal service that justifies the pride, and lives up to the expectations, of the millions of people in Britain who depend upon it every day, " she added.

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Supporters and fellow Conservative Party members said she had transformed Britain into a free-market economy and restored a sense of British pride.

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Thatcher say she transformed Britain into a free-market economy and restored a sense of British pride, but she remains a deeply divisive figure in her home country, having led bitter battles against unions and imposed tough economic measures.

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Thatcher, Britain's first and only female prime minister, say she transformed Britain into a free-market economy and restored a sense of British pride, but her bitter battles against unions and the tough economic measures she imposed won her many enemies.

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