Tributes have been paid to Sir William Macpherson, the judge who led the damning report into the Metropolitan Police after the murder of Stephen Lawrence, after his death at the age of 94. A statement on the Clan Macpherson website said that the clan's 27th Chief, Sir William Macpherson of Cluny and Blairgowrie died 'peacefully at home' on February 14, surrounded by his family. Public figures have taken to social media today to pay tribute to Sir William. Tottenham MP David Lammy tweeted: 'Sad to hear Sir William MacPherson has died. David Davis, Conservative MP for Haltemprice and Howden, tweeted: 'Sir William Macpherson passed away yesterday.

Source: The Nation February 15, 2021 19:18 UTC