Nigel Lawson: Reforming Chancellor dies aged 91

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.

PM Rishi Sunak called Lord Lawson a "transformational chancellor and an inspiration to me and many others".

Lord Lawson is survived by six children, including Nigella Lawson, a food writer and celebrity cook.

The prime minister posted a picture of himself as chancellor with the caption: "One of the first things I did as Chancellor was hang a picture of Nigel Lawson above my desk.

"My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time," Mr Sunak added.