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Lord Campbell, also known as Ming, was a notable Scottish MP deeply involved in foreign affairs, particularly in his challenge against the legality of military action in Iraq. Despite facing difficulties in getting elected to parliament, he eventually succeeded in 1987 at the age of 46, competing with a younger generation of politicians. Almost 20 years later, he briefly held the position of Liberal Democrat leader.
Born Walter Menzies Campbell in 1941, he grew up in a Glasgow tenement and showed a talent for running during his youth. Representing Great Britain at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, he later set a new British 100m record of 10.2 seconds. During the Vietnam War, he attended Stanford University in California, an experience that broadened his perspective beyond his Glasgow roots.
As a Liberal since his teens, Campbell entered politics after a successful legal career. Throughout his time in politics, he was a vocal critic of US nuclear policy and served as a member of the UK’s delegation to the North Atlantic Assembly. Despite setbacks such as a non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis, he persevered, making a full recovery and continuing his dedicated work in politics.
Campbell’s opportunity to lead arose again in 2006 when Charles Kennedy resigned as Lib Dem leader. However, his leadership was short-lived, characterized by challenges in presenting himself effectively. He faced criticism regarding his age and his leadership style, ultimately stepping down in 2007 in favor of Nick Clegg. Despite the brevity of his leadership, Campbell continued to campaign for his colleagues and remained an esteemed parliamentarian until his departure from the Commons in 2015
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