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Thatcher's former chancellor Nigel Lawson dies aged 91

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Tue, 4 Apr 2023, 9:03pm

Thatcher's former chancellor Nigel Lawson dies aged 91

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 4 Apr 2023, 9:03pm

Margaret Thatcher's former chancellor Nigel Lawson has died aged 91.

Nigel Lawson has left behind a huge political legacy, having overseen a period of economic growth during Thatcher's administration from 1983 to 1989, until he resigned over policy disagreements.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Nigel Lawson cut income taxes and focused on turning London into an economic powerhouse, policy ideas that still benefit London to this day.

Enda Brady says Nigel Lawson leaves behind six children, the most famous of which being celebrity chef Nigella Lawson.

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