In 2013, following the death of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, her political legacy was marked by a unique event - a mass effort to push a 1939 song to the charts.
The death of Margaret Thatcher in April 2013 sparked a mixture of reactions, with the political class offering condolences. Labour's Leader of the Opposition, Ed Miliband, stated that the party "
...greatly respect her political achievements and her personal strength".
Thatcher was given a ceremonial funeral, similar in stature to Princess Diana's, despite her wish to not have a state funeral. This took place at St Paul's Cathedral, amidst the austerity measures affecting the UK.
Author's summary: Thatcher's legacy sparked a chart push for a 1939 song.