Olympic sprinter, barrister and long-serving MP, Ming Campbell became a respected elder statesman of the Liberal Democrats, known for his principled stance on foreign affairs and quiet authority in Westminster, writes Sean O’Grady
The 84-year-old, known as Ming, had been an Olympic sprinter and a lawyer before entering politics and was hailed by Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton
Sir Menzies led the party from 2006 to 2007 and has been described as a 'dedicated public servant, a tireless champion for Fife, St Andrews and the UK'
FORMER Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell has died aged 84. The former Scots MP, who was also known as Ming, represented North East Fife from 1987 until 2015. He led the party from 2006 to 2007. The political heavyweight also had a…