Description: (Politician)
Nicholas Ridley, Baron Ridley of Liddesdale, was a leading British Conservative Party politician closely associated with Margaret Thatcher. He held key positions as a Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and later as Secretary of State for Transport and Environment. Ridley played a significant role in various important issues such as the Falkland Islands sovereignty, the miners' strike, and the contentious implementation of the "poll tax." Throughout his career, he was known for his strong conservative stance and influential roles within the Conservative Party.