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Margaret Thatcher Dead: What Else Happened On Monday? (PICTURES)

What Else Happened On Monday?
Tom Moseley
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After 12.47pm, there was only one story in the news on Monday.

The announcement by Lady Thatcher's spokesman that she had died swamped the airwaves, took over Twitter and dominated Tuesday's newspapers.

So what would we be talking about if the former Prime Minister was still alive? Here's a handy catch-up:

What Else Happened Yesterday?
Benefit Protests(01 of08)
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Protests took place across the country as controversial changes to disability benefits were launched.Disability Living Allowance is gradually being replaced by Personal Independence Payments, which will be available to fewer people. (credit:Alamy)
Boris Johnson on migrants(02 of08)
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As well as nailing an audacious basketball shot, London's Mayor said it was "economically illiterate" to attack immigrants when they have a better work ethic than young British workers. (credit:Getty Images)
Ed Miliband on the Philpotts(03 of08)
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The Labour leader nailed his colours to the mast in the row over Mick Philpott's benefits, accusing the government of "nasty, divisive" tactics in linking the child killer's case to the welfare debate. (credit:Alamy)
'Fatbergs' For Fuel(04 of08)
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Huge blocks of grease from London's sewers are to burned to generate fuel. Thames Water said the project was a 'win-win'.
Wikileaks Re-publishes Files(05 of08)
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Wikileaks published 1.7 million records of US diplomatic files. But in a break with tradition, they were already available. (credit:Alamy)
Cigarette Company Lobbies Government(06 of08)
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Tobacco giant JTI ramped up the pressure on the government over plans for plain packaging on all cigarette packets. The company used FOI laws and took out a full-page advert to question the evidence for the policy. (credit:Alamy)
High Street Ban For Payday Loans?(07 of08)
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Payday loan, betting shops and takeaways could all be banned form the high street, the Labour Party announced.Councils would be given new powers to control which businesses were allowed to operate in key shopping areas. (credit:Alamy)
Simon Cowell(08 of08)
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..and Simon Cowell isn't gay - but "couldn't care less" if people think he is. (credit:Alamy)

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