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Former Conservative deputy chairman Michael Ancram dies, aged 79 - BBC News

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The 13th Marquis of Lothian , as he was formally known, died in hospital after a short illness.

His political career spanned five decades , spanning five decades .

He was the first British minister to sit across the negotiating table in public talks with the IRA.

He stood unsuccessfully for the party leadership in 2001 but was appointed deputy leader.

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