Sir Bernard Ingham, Margaret Thatcher's press secretary, dies aged 90

Margaret Thatcher's long-serving press secretary Sir Bernard Ingham has died aged 90.

The renowned former civil servant, who was also press secretary to respected Labour MP Tony Benn, passed away after a short illness, his family said.

Sir Bernard served under Mrs Thatcher between 1979 and 1990, and was knighted in her resignation honours.