The Marquess of Lothian, the former deputy leader of the Conservative Party, has died aged 79. As Michael Ancram, he served in the governments of both Margaret Thatcher and John Major.

Allies of the son and heir of the 12th Marquess of Lothian said he would put himself forward as the 'unity' candidate capable of rebuilding the morale of demoralised Tories following their ...

A FAMILY statement said the 13th Marquess of Lothian, as he was formally known, died in hospital. ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street ...

Mr Ancram, known formally as the 13th Marquess of Lothian, held the role under Iain Duncan Smith and Michael Howard for five years in the early 2000s. He also served as shadow foreign secretary ...

Born in 1945 as the son and heir of the 12th Marquess of Lothian. He was educated at Ampleforth College; Oxford University and Edinburgh University. He became an Advocate in 1970. He was MP for ...