Menzies Campbell, former Lib Dem leader, dies at 84

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

- MILLIE COOKE POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT

His family said he died peacefully at the Kyn Hurlingham care facility in London after a period of respite care, adding that one of his final days was spent watching the Lib Dem party conference. The Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey described Lord Campbell - known as Ming - as a “dedicated public servant, a tireless champion for Fife, St Andrews and the UK, and a true Liberal giant”.

Meanwhile, his grandson Gregor Grant-Suttie said: “Ming achieved a lot through his life, across sport, law and politics. But the myriad of accolades and awards he collected in his professional life paled in comparison to his achievements as a husband, father figure, grandfather and friend.”