Nigel Lawson: Reforming Chancellor dies aged 91

Former Conservative chancellor Nigel Lawson has died astatine the property of 91.

Best known for his relation arsenic chancellor during the 1980s, Lord Lawson held respective furniture posts nether Margaret Thatcher and served arsenic Conservative MP for Blaby from 1974 to 1992.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called Lord Lawson a "transformational chancellor and an inspiration to me".

Lord Lawson is survived by six children, including Nigella Lawson, a nutrient writer and personage cook.