Mining town Stainforth Cheers Thatcher's Death

The video explores the impact of Margaret Thatcher's policies on the village of Stainforth, home to South Yorkshire's last deep coal mines. It highlights the bitterness felt by former miners and their families, who blame Thatcherism for economic decline and unemployment. While some credit Thatcher for enabling personal prosperity, many express joy at her passing. The video captures the deep divisions and lasting effects of her policies on coalfield communities.

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