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Richmond Conservative Club defends ceremonial funeral for Margaret Thatcher

The Foreign Secretary and Richmond MP, William Hague, was among the two thousand strong congregation to attend Baroness Thatcher's at St Paul's Cathedral.

In his North Yorkshire constituency, members of the local Conservative Club gathered to pay their own respects.

Club President, Oliver Blease, told ITV News that although her leadership had divided the country, it was right Lady Thatcher was given a ceremonial funeral:

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Receptions for Thatcher family and foreign dignitaries

Mark Thatcher and family arrive at the Guildhall.
Mark Thatcher and family arrive at the Guildhall.

Guests begin to arrive at the Guildhall for a reception of friends and family of Lady Thatcher. A separate reception to be hosted by Foreign Secretary William Hague at the Mansion House for representatives from foreign states and other distinguished foreign VIPs.

Foreign Secretary William Hague hosts a reception at Mansion House for foreign dignitaries.
Foreign Secretary William Hague hosts a reception at Mansion House for foreign dignitaries.
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