Lord Norman Tebbit, a significant figure in Conservative politics and a close ally of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, has passed away at the age of 94. He served as employment secretary and chaired the Conservative Party during a pivotal period for the party, contributing to Thatcher's third general election victory. Tebbit's legacy includes facing trade unions and enduring personal tragedy after the 1984 Brighton bombing, which left his wife paralyzed. His death has prompted tributes highlighting his political contributions and personal sacrifices.
Tory former cabinet minister Lord Norman Tebbit has died aged 94, his son said. The Conservative grandee was one of Margaret Thatcher's closest political allies and played a key role in Tory politics for a generation.
As employment secretary, Tebbit took on the trade unions, and as chairman of the Conservative Party from 1985 to 1987, he helped Mrs Thatcher secure her third general election victory.
He suffered grave injuries in the 1984 Brighton bombing, which left his wife, Margaret, paralysed from the neck down.
Nigel Huddleston, the co-chair of the Conservative party, has issued a tribute, describing Tebbit as 'a true Tory grandee' who achieved great political heights from a modest background.
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