Former Tory Minister Lord Tebbit Dies Aged 94

Lord Norman Tebbit, a prominent Tory politician and close ally of Margaret Thatcher, has died peacefully at home at the age of 94. Tebbit, who served as employment and trade secretary and chairman of the Conservative Party, played a key role in Thatcher's government and helped secure her third general election victory. He and his wife Margaret were seriously injured in the 1984 IRA Brighton bombing, after which he stepped back from politics to care for her until her death in 2020. Tributes from across the political spectrum praised his courage, resilience, and principled approach, describing him as a 'titan of Conservative politics' and an 'icon in British politics.' Many noted that Tebbit's political career might have reached greater heights, including potential party leadership, had it not been for the bombing and his dedication to his wife. His legacy includes his role in curbing union power, promoting Thatcherism, and being a steadfast family man who never compromised his principles.