Iron Lady

[Ramón Benítez Hernández]

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/970588/th...plomatic-flurry

 

A text message saying "Thatcher has died" sent Canadian MPs into a diplomatic flurry over false fears that former British PM Margaret Thatcher was dead.

 

Upon learning the "news" via mobile or Blackberry at a black tie dinner honoring Canadian military families Tuesday, some 2000 shocked Conservatives, said to revere the Iron Lady of British politics, and their advisors reportedly huddled to discuss a reaction.

 

The Canadian prime minister's office phoned Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street to confirm if Margaret Thatcher had indeed passed away — baffling British officials, Canadian media report.

 

It turned out the message was sent by Canadian Transport Minister John Baird from his home in Toronto to a person at the gala dinner and referred to his beloved 16-year-old gray tabby cat, named after the Iron Lady.

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