It can fairly be said of John Smith that he had all the virtues of a Scottish presbyterian, but none of the vices. - Menzies Campbell

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It can fairly be said of John Smith that he had all the virtues of a Scottish presbyterian, but none of the vices.

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About Menzies Campbell

Walter Menzies Campbell, Baron Campbell of Pittenweem, CH, CBE, PC, KC (22 May 1941 – 26 September 2025), often known as Ming Campbell, was a British Liberal Democrat politician, advocate and former athlete. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for North East Fife from 1987 to 2015 and was the Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2 March 2006 until 15 October 2007.

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Alternative Names: Ming Campbell Sir Walter Menzies Campbell Walter Menzie Campbell, Baron Campbell of Pittenweem
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I have done my best to fulfil my responsibility to him and to the party in circumstances which were difficult for everyone … It has been an enormously difficult time and there have been huge conflicts of loyalty. We have to accept the sincerity of intention of people in what it was they tried to do.

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