Despite its initial opposition to the closures, until 1997, the newspaper repeatedly called for the implementation of further Thatcherite policies, such as Royal Mail privatisation,[verification needed] and social security cutbacks, with leaders such as "Peter Lilley is right, we can't carry on like this",[verification needed] The paper showed hostility to the EU and approval of public spending cuts, tax cuts, and promotion of right-wing ministers to the cabinet, with leaders such as "More of the Redwood, not Deadwood". COUNT 5
QSN1 What types of policies did The Sun support? ANS1 Thatcherite policies QSN2 What is an example of a Thatcherite policy? ANS2 Royal Mail privatisation QSN3 What was The Sun's stance toward the EU? ANS3 The paper showed hostility QSN4 What's another thing the paper showed hostility to? ANS4 promotion of right-wing ministers to the cabinet QSN5 What was The Sun's initial stance toward the closures? ANS5 opposition