Tributes have been paid to ‘much loved’ former cabinet minister and Football League chairman Brian Mawhinney, who has died aged 79.
Lord Mawhinney, who served as Tory Party chairman from 1995 to 1997 under Sir John Major’s government, died on Saturday evening after a long illness. In a statement his family said: ‘His death brings an end to a life dedicated to public service and rooted in an unwavering Christian faith.He was elected MP for Peterborough in 1979 and later represented North West Cambridgeshire, retiring in 2005, and was a member of the Cabinet from 1994 until 1997.
During that time he served as minister of state for the Department of Health and secretary of state for Transport.In a statement, his family said ‘he will be much missed’ AdvertisementDuring his time at the helm of the sporting body, he introduced the fit and proper persons test for prospective club directors and the publication of club spending on agents’ fees.
The EFL posted to Twitter today: ‘We are devastated to learn of the passing of our former Chairman and Life Member, Lord Brian Mawhinney, at the age of 79.Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at
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