Lord Howe dies at his south Warwickshire home
Published: 14:05, 10 October 2015
Lord Howe, who served as chancellor for four years under Margaret Thatcher, died on Friday night.
His resignation speech in 1990 is widely seen as a central factor in Lady Thatcher's downfall as prime minister.
David Cameron led tributes, saying: "The Conservative family has lost one of its greats."
The former MP for the East Surrey, Reigate and Bebington constituencies played a vital role in turning the fortunes of our country around" as chancellor, the prime minister added.
