Sir Mark Thatcher says the BBC is behaving like the Stasi

Feb. 6, 2009
Although he has often not seen eye to eye with his twin sister Sir Mark Thatcher is steadfastly supporting Carol in her contretemps with the BBC. "The corporation is behaving like the Stasi" says Sir Mark. "If you sneak on what people say in private particularly someone with a...
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