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Thatcher Portrait Back at Downing Street | US News
A petition is rallying to bring back Margaret Thatcher’s official portrait to 10 Downing Street, arguing that historic prime ministerial portraits should remain on public display—not dictated by current political preferences. Commissioned by Gordon Brown and painted in 2009, the portrait—depicting Thatcher after the Falklands War—was removed in 2024 amid a shift in government. The Thatcher Centre insists these artworks are vital historical artifacts, symbolizing national continuity. The campaign seeks confirmation of the portrait’s current status and demands a policy ensuring all former PM…
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