The Conservatives won a clear majority in a "historic" general election, sweeping aside Labour in its traditional heartlands. It was a good night for the SNP but Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson lost her seat. Here's how the UK general election night unfolded: bbc.in/2EaZ0DT | BBC Politics

35 years ago today, Margaret Thatcher announced she would resign as Prime Minister. For her that day – 22 November 1990 – was one of tears and triumph. At 7:30am she told her officials of her decision. Five minutes later, she cleared the press announcement. The Cabinet met at 9am. During it, she broke down before regaining her composure. After the meeting, the rest of Margaret Thatcher’s morning was spent signing letters to heads of state and heads of government telling them the new. Some world

94K views · 326 reactions | #OnThisDay in 1990, Margaret Thatcher announces her resignation after 11 years in Britain’s top office. Thatcher’s three consecutive terms in office marked the longest continuous tenure of a British prime minister since 1827. In 1992, she was made a baroness and took a seat in the House of Lords. #Thatcher #history #uk #conservatives #leader #leadership #inspiration #inspirational | The Grocer's Daughter | Facebook