'Margaret Thatcher's a Con.' badge
Object
Badge
Production date
1979-1990
Object number
2024.83
Physical Description
Red-coloured badge with a yellow text reading 'Margaret Thatcher's a Con.'.
Object history
A badge targeting Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The word 'con' might be a play on 'Conservative' and 'Con-artist'.
It could potentially relate to the accusation of Labour leader Neil Kinnock in 1984 that Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of a "con trick" over employment figures.
It could potentially relate to the accusation of Labour leader Neil Kinnock in 1984 that Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of a "con trick" over employment figures.
Associated Person
Peter Kahn (Owner)
Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher
Material
Metal
Plastics
Dimension
Diameter (Front): 5.5cm
On display?
No
Inscription
[front]
Margaret Thatcher's a Con.
[back]
Individual badge!
22 parsonage Road
Withington
Manchester
M20 8PQ
Margaret Thatcher's a Con.
[back]
Individual badge!
22 parsonage Road
Withington
Manchester
M20 8PQ
