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Thatcher 'in hospital for tests' Thatcher in hospital for checks
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Baroness Thatcher has been taken to hospital for precautionary tests, the BBC understands. Baroness Thatcher has been taken to hospital for tests, a spokeswoman for the Conservative Party has confirmed.
The former UK prime minister, 82, was driven from her home to St Thomas's Hospital on London's South Bank. No more details are currently available. The former UK prime minister, 82, was driven from her home to St Thomas's Hospital in central London, where she is said to be undergoing checks.
In 2005 Lady Thatcher suffered a series of strokes and was advised by doctors to refrain from making public speeches.In 2005 Lady Thatcher suffered a series of strokes and was advised by doctors to refrain from making public speeches.
Lady Thatcher was prime minister for 11 years before being ousted as her party's leader in 1990.Lady Thatcher was prime minister for 11 years before being ousted as her party's leader in 1990.
The Conservative Party spokeswoman said: "We have been in touch with her office and we wish her well."