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Best known for his role as chancellor during the 1980s, Lord Lawson held key posts under Margaret Thatcher.

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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.

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 food writer and celebrity cook.

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