15 April 2013

Margaret Thatcher and Methodism

Margaret Thatcher was raised a Methodist, and referred to her Methodist roots as having been influential in forming her political beliefs.

But how far do Thatcherism and its legacy truly reflect the values of Methodism?

Listen to Methodist President Mark Wakelin being interviewed on BBC local radio on Sunday 14 April.

Sunday Breakfast, Radio Sheffield:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p016xtgn (starts 1:03:49 into the programme)

The Joe Wilson Show, Radio Lancashire:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p01700gw/Joe_Wilson_14_04_2013/ (starts 1:39:45 into the programme)

The Richard Atkins Show, Radio Gloucestershire:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p016n8jb (starts 1:16:15 into the programme)