Norman Tebbit, Former U.K. Minister and Thatcher Ally, Dies at 94

A towering figure of British politics, Norman Tebbit, has died at the age of 94. The former Conservative minister, a staunch ally of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, passed away peacefully.
Tebbit served in Thatcher's government throughout the 1980s, holding key positions including Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. He was known for his strong views and unwavering loyalty, earning him the nickname "The Iron Duke."
His political career wasn't without controversy, notably following a bomb attack at the 1984 Conservative Party Conference which injured him and his wife. Tebbit's death marks the end of an era for Conservatives, leaving behind a legacy shaped by free-market economics and a firm stance during a turbulent time in British history.
(Tory: Relating to the Conservative Party in the UK.)