It could reach even No. #1, reports The Independent. In contrast to the rather unpleasant street parties, this strikes me as a more perfectly British detractors' send-off for the Iron Lady.
Brits send "Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead" into music charts after Thatcher's death
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