Michael Ancram, former deputy Tory leader, dies aged 79
Briefly

Michael Ancram, known formally as the 13th Marquess of Lothian, was a respected politician who served 50 years in Conservative leadership roles. His passing has evoked heartfelt tributes.
'I'm very saddened to hear the news... he was a huge support to me when I was leader of the Conservative party and a stable voice at times of difficult decision making,' Duncan Smith said.
Russell Findlay expressed his feelings on the platform: 'I am sorry to hear of the passing of Michael Ancram who was a first-rate politician and a gentleman.'
Jackson Carlaw remembered Ancram as 'a politician of charm, principle and duty who had served our country with distinction,' highlighting the loss felt across the political spectrum.
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