During the reign of the Conservative government, led by Margaret Thatcher, England, especially places in the north, went through some very hard times. Thatcher’s government created a life of poverty, crime, and general suffering, especially for the youth of that time. This made young people want to voice their opinions, and tell the general public what life was actually like for them. People were trapped by Thatcher, and most grew up using drugs, causing crime, and having nothing good to do with their lives. After the Conservatives were booted out of government, and the Labour party took over, things got better, and the Labour party really backed Britpop, since it made them look cool and relevant. But, Margaret Thatcher had still left her mark,