Norman Lamont, formally known as Norman Stewart Hughson Lamont, Baron Lamont of Lerwick, is a prominent British politician and life peer best known for serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1990 to 1993 under Prime Minister John Major. Born on 8 May 1942 in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Lamont played a pivotal role in shaping Britain’s economic direction during a turbulent era marked by Black Wednesday and intense debates over Europe. Beyond politics, he has held positions in the financial sector, contributed to public discourse as a commentator, and remains…
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