Editorial Policy

Purpose

Thatcher's Legacy is an independent digital archive created to document the life, premiership, policies and continuing historical impact of Margaret Thatcher. Its purpose is to provide balanced, evidence-based historical information, supported wherever possible by primary sources and reliable secondary research.

Every reasonable effort is made to ensure the historical accuracy of the information contained within this archive.

Historical Accuracy

Thatcher's Legacy aims to distinguish clearly between established historical fact, contemporary opinion and later historical interpretation. Every reasonable effort is made to verify factual statements against primary sources wherever possible, supported by reputable secondary sources where appropriate.

Where historians hold differing interpretations of significant events or policies, the archive will seek to present those viewpoints fairly, identifying areas of agreement and disagreement rather than promoting a single interpretation.

Corrections and Updates

Historical research is an ongoing process. If a factual error is identified and supported by reliable evidence, Thatcher's Legacy will review the information and, where appropriate, update the archive to reflect the corrected evidence.

Significant corrections may be acknowledged within the relevant article or recorded in future archive revision notes. The objective is not to preserve original mistakes, but to maintain an accurate and trustworthy historical record.

Sources and Evidence

Wherever practical, articles published within Thatcher's Legacy will reference the primary sources used during research. These may include parliamentary records, legislation, official government publications, speeches, archival documents and contemporary reports.

Secondary sources, including academic books, peer-reviewed research and reputable historical publications, may also be cited to provide context, analysis and differing historical interpretations.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist with research, organisation, drafting and technical development of Thatcher's Legacy. However, AI-generated content is never accepted as historical evidence in its own right.

All factual statements, quotations, dates and historical claims are subject to human review and verification against reliable primary and secondary sources before publication.

Responsibility for the editorial content of this archive remains entirely with the editor.