Leon Brittan RIP

Lord Leon Brittan, former Home Secretary, Trade Secretary and EU Commissioner, has died of cancer at the age of 75.

Leon was a very warm and charming man characterised by a most formidable intellect (an ability shared by his brother Sam Brittan, the financial journalist). Lord Brittan had a long and very distinguished career in public service.

As David Cameron said

“As a central figure in Margaret Thatcher’s government, he helped her transform our country for the better by giving distinguished service.”

“He went on to play a leading role at the European Commission where he did so much to promote free trade in Europe and across the world. More recently, he made an active contribution to the House of Lords."

I did not always agree with Leon Brittan but I always found his views interesting and worthy of respect.

The usual obit rules apply to this post - nihil nisi bonum.

My thoughts are with his widow and family at this sad time.

Rest in Peace.

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