Tributes pour in as 'Liberal giant' Ming dies aged 84

Scots politician 'spoke up for what was right'

- By Douglas Dickie

TRIBUTES have been pouring in for Lord Menzies Campbell, the former leader of the Liberal Democrats, who died yesterday at the age of 84.

The Glasgow-born peer represented his constituency of North East Fife for almost three decades before taking his seat in the upper chamber in 2015, becoming Lord Campbell of Pittenweem.

Known as 'Ming', he spent his final days watching coverage of the Lib Dem party conference. He died peacefully in London, the party said.

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey described Lord Campbell as "a dedicated public servant, a tireless champion for Fife, St Andrews and the UK, and a true Liberal giant".

He added: "He was the Liberal Democrat spokesperson on foreign affairs when the world changed on 9/11, and his principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.

"He spoke up for what was right, even when it was hard.

"Like so many of us, I benefited greatly from Ming's advice and guidance over the many years we worked closely together.

"But, more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague, with such generosity and humour."