But if it helps you in some strange way, I'll say that Scargill is a very naughty boy......how's that ?It does actually ernie. Thanks.
My point was, that while Thatcher is living in relative luxury (I would like to know how the claims are justified too BTW) it is also worth pointing out that she would be very wealthy in her own right (as it appears the vast majority of ex-PM's are) not least because of good old Dennis, who was rather successful long before she became PM.
The analogy was drawn as the NUM was of sufficient size, and with enough members, to be a virtual public body and therefore a comparison is IMO reasonable.
Scargill however, has to be one of the greatest failures in union history if you go by his job remit ie. to look after the welfare and jobs of his members. I'm almost surprised there is still enough money in the kitty to continue to pay for all his excesses - it certainly can't be from current subs 
