Cryptic crossword clue
I remained still in poverty — it was Thatcher’s policy 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word PRIVATISATION

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Crossword Answer definitions

PRIVATISATION noun
  1. The transfer of a company or organization from government to private ownership and control.

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