Farewell to a lord chancellor

No, not that one

Clapping is rarely heard in either house of parliament. But the prime minister was not the only person whose service to his party and the nation was greeted with prolonged applause yesterday as he took his seat for the last time.

Lord Mackay (centre-right) holding his speaking notes as peers applaud

James Mackay, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, had just confirm…