Lesley Garrett : Besides being prime minister , Thatcher did little to promote women in politics . She says a generation in Britain grew up with only a female prime minister . She says like many , she feels resentment toward Thatcher , a divisive but influential leader . Abdela : So powerful , she could have advanced women in politics but chose not to do so .
Lesley Abdela : Besides being prime minister , Thatcher did little to promote women in politics . Abdela says a generation in Britain grew up knowing only a female prime minister . She says like many , she feels ambivalence toward Thatcher , a divisive but influential leader . Abdela : So powerful , she could have advanced women in politics but chose not to do so .