TV chef Nigella Lawson has thanked followers for his or her type messages following her dad’s dying. Former UK Chancellor Lord Nigel Lawson died on Monday aged 91.
Taking to Twitter, Nigella, 63, stated: “Thank you for all your kind messages. And I’ll be back on here properly tomorrow.”
Lord Lawson – Chancellor from 1983 to 1989 – was additionally the daddy of journalist Dominic and had 4 different children.
He served as MP for Blaby between 1974 and 1992 – and backed Brexit.
Following his dying, politician Rishi Sunak led tributes to the person he stated was one among his political inspirations.
The UK Prime Minister tweeted: “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.”
Boris Johnson additionally paid tribute to Margaret Thatcher’s right-hand man, who solely retired from politics earlier this yr after 50 years serving the nation.
The former PM praised the ex-MP and peer as a “fearless tax cutter” and “prophet of Brexit”.
Boris Johnson stated of the “giant” of British politics: “Nigel Lawson was a fearless and original flame of free market Conservatism.
“He was a tax-cutter and simplifier who helped transform the economic landscape and helped millions of British people achieve their dreams.
“He was a prophet of Brexit and a lover of continental Europe. He was a giant. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
Lord Lawson dramatically stop the Cabinet in 1989 following livid rows over Europe.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverley additionally paid tribute to “a true statesman” whose “contributions to this nation will not be forgotten”.
While Tory Chairman Greg Hands stated the 91-year-old will probably be remembered for his “clarity of thinking” and “willingness to challenge orthodoxies”.
Born in Hampstead, North London, on March 11, 1932, Lawson accomplished National Service within the Royal navy earlier than changing into a journalist on the Financial Times in 1956.
He stood unsuccessfully on the 1970 basic election for the Eton and Slough seat, earlier than changing into MP for Baby.
This story was initially revealed in The Sun and was reproduced with permission
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