Mrs Thatcher celebrated her 80th birthday last night in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen, Tony Blair and many other notables (including John Bolton and the infuriating Jeremy Clarkson). She arrived slightly late, having been delayed by a phone call from the President.

The Telegraph pays the Leaderene due honor:

In an age of social breakdown and a swelling state, of ever-closer European integration and of international terror, we could do with a leader who showed the moral clarity, the strength of character and the power to command of Margaret Thatcher.

Many happy returns, dear Lady.