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Thatcher Leaves Hospital

Former British PM said to be doing fine after precautionary stay

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 8, 2008 9:13 AM CST

(Newser) – Margaret Thatcher is back home after an overnight stay in a London hospital triggered by a "fainting episode," a spokesman says. Tests showed nothing more serious than that for the former British PM, the Guardian reports. Thatcher, 82, who suffered multiple strokes in 2005, smiled and waved to reporters upon arriving home. "She will have a nice restful few days," the spokesman said.

Recently, the former Conservative Party leader has received praise from figures in both of Britain's major parties for her long public service. The current Conservative leader hailed her as a “towering figure,” while incumbent Prime Minister Gordon Brown, from the opposition Labour Party, praised her strength of conviction during a visit to Downing Street last year.

Britain's former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, left, is seen off by Prime Minister Gordon Brown as she leaves 10 Downing Street after a private meeting, London, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007. (AP Photo/Sang... (Associated Press)

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher , left, arrive at a Falklands War commemoration at Horseguards Parade, London, Sunday June 17, 2007. Prince Charles... (Associated Press)

Former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher waves as she returns home from the hospital after spending the night there for medical checks Saturday, March 8, 2008. The 82-year-old conservative leader... (Associated Press)

Former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, left, waves as she returns home from the hospital after spending the night there for medical checks Saturday, March 8, 2008. The 82-year-old conservative... (Associated Press)

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher at a wreath laying ceremony in London, Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Thatcher is in a London hospital for tests. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (Associated Press)

Pakistan's opposition leader Benazir Bhutto walks with then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the rose garden at Chequers, Thatcher's country residence, in this July 8, 1989 file photo. (AP... (Associated Press)

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, centre, and his wife Judith, left, pose with the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher with his Atlantic Bridge award presented to him after he delivered... (Associated Press)

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