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# Lichfield MP brands Thatcher funeral protesters “sad lonely tossers”
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-mp-brands-thatcher-funeral-protesters-sad-lonely-tossers/
- Published: 2013-04-17T12:45:53.000Z
- Updated: 2013-04-17T12:57:46.000Z
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:24, News

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Michael Fabricant MP

Lichfield’s MP has described people who booed during the funeral procession for Margaret Thatcher as “sad lonely tossers”.

Michael Fabricant was among the mourners at the service for the former British Prime Minister.

There had been fears that protesters could interrupt the procession through London, but the majority of the crowd lining the streets applauded as the coffin passed.

However Conservative MP Mr Fabricant took to [his Twitter account](https://twitter.com/mike%5Ffabricant?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) to criticise the minority who chose to protest on the day of the funeral:

> Good to see ppl clapping and cheering along the route. Just a few sad lonely tossers demonstrating.  
>  
> — Michael Fabricant (@Mike\_Fabricant) [April 17, 2013](https://twitter.com/Mike%5FFabricant/status/324508630827278336?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk)

The Lichfield MP described the service itself as “moving” and admitted that he had been “choked up” during it.

“Pride in my country and pride in what Margaret Thatcher achieved,” he added.