Lady Thatcher In Hospital After Arm Break

Lady Thatcher was taken to west London's Chelsea and Westminster hospital by ambulance, but is now said to be "recovering well".

She will remain in their wards for the next 24 hours for observation.

The 83-year-oldtripped over at home this morning, snapping a bone in her upper arm.

Lady Thatcher was initially expected to be discharged today.

But a spokeswoman from her office told Sky News there was "nothing untoward" in keeping her in for a longer duration.

"Doctors at the hospital have decided, for everybody's peace of mind, that Lady Thatcher should stay in hospital for a further 24 hours," she said.