Former Lib Dem leader Campbell dies aged 84

RHIANNON JAMES Press Association

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LORD Menzies Campbell, former leader of the Liberal Democrats, has died at the age of 84.

Party leader Sir Ed Davey described Lord Campbell of Pittenweem - known as Ming - as “a dedicated public servant, a tireless champion for Fife, St Andrews and the UK, and a true Liberal giant”.

Lord Campbell, who grew up in Glasgow, represented his constituency of North East Fife for almost three decades before taking his seat in the upper chamber in 2015.

He was also known for being a keen sprinter, with the former Olympic athlete holding the British 100 metres record between 1967 and 1974.

Lord Campbell died peacefully in London, with some of his final days spent watching the Liberal Democrats Party Conference, the party said.