Former Cabinet Minister and Thatcher Ally Norman Tebbit Passes Away at 94

Former cabinet minister Norman Tebbit has passed away at the age of 94. In 1984, he and his wife were injured in the IRA bombing of the Grand Hotel in Brighton during the Tory Party's annual conference. A loyal ally of Thatcher, Lord Tebbit supported her agenda, introducing laws to limit union power. He served as the chairman of the Conservative Party and led various departments in the 1980s.

Lord Tebbit's son announced his peaceful passing at home on July 7, 2025. He sustained injuries in the bombing, while his wife was left permanently disabled. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch described him as an iconic figure in British politics. Lord Tebbit was praised for his political insight, humor, and courage by colleagues and commentators.

Lord Tebbit, a self-made man from the working class, served as an MP from 1970 to 1992. He made headlines with speeches criticizing riots and controversial statements like the 'cricket test' in 1990. His legacy as a key figure in Thatcherism and British politics is widely recognized.

According to the source: BBC.