Speaking on the death of Baroness Thatcher, Harriett Baldwin, MP for West Worcestershire, commented: "This is a sad day for both the Conservative party and the country at large. "Baroness Thatcher was a great leader and was a ground-breaker for women, becoming the first female British prime minister. Her legacy leading Britain through war-time conflict and peace time was outstanding and she will be greatly missed." "I had the privilege of meeting her when I was a political candidate and she was a great inspiration in helping me form my own political career." "My thoughts are with her family at this very sad time."