Sir Menzies Campbell passed away peacefully at age 84 while his grandson stayed by his side in London. Liberal Democrats remember the politician who led their party between 2006 and 2007 and represented North East Fife for nearly three decades. Athletic achievements earned Campbell recognition as The Flying Scotsman after he set Britain's 100-meter sprint record from 1967 to 1974. Olympic competition in Tokyo during 1964 marked another highlight of his sporting career.
Party leader Ed Davey praised Campbell as a devoted public servant and Liberal political giant. Foreign affairs expertise developed over 14 years made Campbell a prominent critic of the Iraq War. Political colleagues widely respected his principled stance against military intervention. Campbell received elevation to the House of Lords in 2015 under the title Baron Campbell of Pittenweem.
Party leader Ed Davey praised Campbell as a devoted public servant and Liberal political giant. Foreign affairs expertise developed over 14 years made Campbell a prominent critic of the Iraq War. Political colleagues widely respected his principled stance against military intervention. Campbell received elevation to the House of Lords in 2015 under the title Baron Campbell of Pittenweem.
