Margaret Thatcher delivered the first Keith Joseph Memorial Lecture on 11 January 1996. It was one of the most important – and controversial – speeches of her life after Downing Street. She opened the lecture by paying personal tribute to Joseph, one of her closest political friends, and by reflecting on their work together reshaping Conservatism. While the speech included a lengthy section attacking the Labour Party, and criticisms of the European Union, it was controversial, and attracted exte

23K views · 144 reactions | Have you ever heard of the British Mad Monk? His name was Keith Joseph. And this would be the start of a radical journey - from conventional conservative politician to ideological warrior and guru for Margaret Thatcher. Invisible Hands | Listen on BBC Sounds | BBC Radio 4 | Facebook