Former Conservative chancellor Nigel Lawson has died at the age of 91. Lawson served in numerous cabinet positions in the government of Margaret Thatcher but was best known for his role as chancellor during the 1980s.
Father to six children – including TV cook Nigella Lawson and journalist Dominic – he represented the constituency of Blaby from 1974 to 1992, before sitting in the Lords until his retirement in December.
