A Long and Illustrious History
Who was Britain's first female Prime Minister?
ABarbara Castle
BTheresa May
CMargaret Thatcher ✓
DHarriet Harman
Explanation
Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first female Prime Minister in 1979 following the Conservative victory in the General Election. She was the longest-serving PM of the 20th century, serving until 1990.
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