NEWS STORY : Nigel Lawson Dies at the Age of 91

STORY

Nigel Lawson, Baron Lawson of Blaby, who served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer between 1983 and 1989, has died at the age of 91. Lawson was the editor of the Spectator Magazine between 1966 to 1970, then serving as the Conservative MP for Blaby between 1974 and 1992. He was the Financial Secretary to the Treasury between 1979 and 1981, then the Secretary of Energy from 1981 until 1983 before becoming Chancellor. Lawson has been a controversial figure in recent years as a climate change sceptic and also for supporting Brexit but moving to France.

Sir John Major, the Chancellor from 1989 until 1990 and Prime Minister from 1990 until 1997, said in a statement:

“Nigel Lawson was a commanding Chancellor and, together with Geoffrey Howe, one of the essential pillars of the 1980s Conservative Government. His influence was respected well after he left government, and he will be long remembered.”

Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, said:

“One of the first things I did as Chancellor was hang a picture of Nigel Lawson above my desk. He was a transformational Chancellor and an inspiration to me and many others. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.”