Fin vs History Pull Yourself Up By Your Buttplugs | Margaret Thatcher & The Falklands (Part 6/6)
Jan 2, 2026
Explore Thatcher's chaotic final term as her grip on power slips. The hosts tackle her controversial views on AIDS, leading to the infamous Section 28. They humorously dissect the rise of the poll tax and public backlash, including riots and mass nonpayment. The tension within the Tory party escalates, culminating in a leadership challenge against Thatcher. Reflecting on her legacy, they discuss her connections with controversial figures and the divided public reaction to her death. A delightful mix of history and humor awaits!
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Section 28 Halted School HIV Education
- Section 28 banned local authorities from 'promoting homosexuality', curbing HIV education for youth.
- The hosts frame it as regressive policy driven by AIDS-era anxieties and moral conservatism.
Overreach And The Royal 'We' Moment
- By the late 1980s Thatcher increasingly misread public mood and adopted a royal-we tone.
- The hosts view this as overreach that estranged even some Conservative allies.
Poll Tax: Regressive And Populist Flashpoint
- The Community Charge (poll tax) replaced property-based rates with a flat per-person fee, hitting the poorest hardest.
- Hosts stress it was ideological and regressive, provoking mass non-payment and unrest.