Why marguerite thatcher so called "The iron lady"?

Question

Why marguerite thatcher so called "The iron lady"?

Answer 1

She was very strong-willed and forged her way through her years as Prime Minister,making the changes that she wanted in the government.

Answer 2

In June 1975, Margaret Thatcher delivered a speech attacking detente.  Six months later, the Soviets responded, calling her the "Iron Lady,"  according to Christopher Collins' 2003, National Review article, "The Full Thatcher".

Answer 3

No nonsense and didn't put up with any B.S.  She didn't play the games the boys did and liked  to get things done. Truth hurts. What a gal. Remember the Falklands? She sure didn't beat around the bush and kiss anyones butt. Went right in there. Need more politicians like her.

Answer 4

because she ruled with an "iron fist". Hahaha. Joke.

Most probably because she lead with her strong personality, integrity and principles, and she wasn't moved by pressure.

Answer 5

I think it was a less crude way of saying "she had balls."

Answer 6

Iron Lady is a nickname that has frequently been used to describe female heads of government around the world. The term describes a "strong willed" woman. This iron metaphor was most famously applied to Margaret Thatcher, nicknamed so in 1976 by the Soviet media for her staunch opposition to communism.