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Thorneycroft was a strong supporter of Margaret Thatcher's monetarist policies, and she made him Chairman of the Conservative Party in 1975.

He held this position until 1981.

He was notable as an amateur watercolourist and held exhibitions.

Winston Churchill when told of Thorneycroft's interest said, " Every minister must have his vice.

Painting shall be yours ".