Nigel Lawson, Baron Lawson of Blaby, who served as a Member of Parliament for the Conservative party from 1974 to 1992 and served as the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1983 to 1989, passed away on April 3, 2023 at the age of 91. A great debater, he was noted for his dry sense of humour and for his passionate articulation of his centrist Keynesian economic theories during his time in office. His advocacy for the controversial policy of Thatcherism earned him both respect and criticism while in office. His legacy continues to influence British politics. Lawson was born in London, England on March 11, 1932. Throughout his early life, he was very interested in British politics, particularly in the areas of foreign and economic policy. He read Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at Oxford University. Upon graduation, he worked at the Board of Trade, and later the Financial Times. Following his political career, Lawson wrote several books and opinion pieces on politics, economics and finance. He was also appointed to positions at several financial institutions, and was made a life peer in 1992. Lawson was an influential figure in British politics for more than four decades, and he will be remembered for his dedication to advocating for the improvement of economic conditions in the UK.