Thatcher's children" is a term used to describe the generation born during the leadership of Margaret Thatcher in the United Kingdom. This generation witnessed the economic and social changes brought about by Thatcherism, a political ideology that emphasised free-market economics and individualism. Other synonyms for "Thatcher's children" include "Generation Y" and "Millennials," which broadly refer to people born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s. Similar terms like "the lost generation" and "the squeezed middle" are also used to describe this cohort, highlighting their economic struggles and challenges in the job market. Regardless of the term used, Thatcher's children continue to shape politics and society, as they navigate an uncertain future in a rapidly changing world.
