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| Nigel Lawson: Reforming chancellor dies aged 91 | |
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| Former Conservative chancellor Nigel Lawson has died at the age of 91. | Former Conservative chancellor Nigel Lawson has died at the age of 91. |
| Best known for his role as chancellor during the 1980s, Lord Lawson held several cabinet posts under Margaret Thatcher and served as Conservative MP for Blaby from 1974 to 1992. | Best known for his role as chancellor during the 1980s, Lord Lawson held several cabinet posts under Margaret Thatcher and served as Conservative MP for Blaby from 1974 to 1992. |
| PM Rishi Sunak called Lord Lawson a "transformational chancellor and an inspiration to me and many others". | |
| Lord Lawson is survived by six children, including Nigella Lawson, a food writer and celebrity cook. | Lord Lawson is survived by six children, including Nigella Lawson, a food writer and celebrity cook. |
| Obituary: Nigel Lawson | |
| The prime minister posted a picture of himself as chancellor with the caption: "One of the first things I did as Chancellor was hang a picture of Nigel Lawson above my desk. | |
| "My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time," Mr Sunak added. | |
| Former prime minister Boris Johnson paid tribute to Lord Lawson, calling him "a fearless and original flame of free market Conservatism". | |
| In a series of tweets Mr Johnson praised him as "a tax-cutter and simplifier who helped transform the economic landscape and helped millions of British people achieve their dreams. | |
| "He was a prophet of Brexit and a lover of continental Europe. He was a giant. My thoughts and prayers are with his family." | |
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