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Menzies Campbell, former Liberal Democrat leader, dies at 84
Sir Menzies Campbell led the Liberal Democrats for 19 months and served as MP for 28 years, noted for opposing the Iraq War and holding the UK 100m record for seven years.
- Lord Menzies Campbell, known as Ming, died at 84 in London after a period of respite care, as announced by the Liberal Democrats.
- Party leader Sir Ed Davey praised him as a "dedicated public servant" and a "true Liberal giant" who opposed the Iraq War.
- Campbell represented North East Fife in Parliament for nearly three decades before joining the House of Lords in 2015.
- Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown described Ming as a "decent, compassionate" leader who advocated for social justice and cooperation.
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Party leader Sir Ed Davey described Lord Campbell of Pittenweem – known as Ming – as ‘a true Liberal giant’.
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