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Former UK PM Thatcher in hospital
 Thatcher became a baroness after leaving office. LONDON, England (CNN) -- Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has been hospitalized after falling ill Wednesday afternoon, her political party said. She would be hospitalized overnight at London's Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, where tests were being carried out, Conservative Party sources told CNN. The sources said she was expected to go home Thursday. Thatcher, now 80, retired from public life in 2002 after suffering a stroke. She has suffered a number of minor strokes since then and has appeared frail in occasional public appearances. Dubbed the "Iron Lady," she came to power in 1979 and led Britain until 1990, when the Conservatives dumped her as their leader in favor of John Major. She was Britain's first female prime minister and the only British leader to win three terms in the 20th century. Prime Minister Tony Blair is serving his third term, which began in the 21st century. She was named Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven after leaving office. 
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