David Steel
David Martin Scott Steel, Baron Steel of Aikwood (born 31 March 1938) is a British retired Liberal politician. [1]
Steel served as the Leader of the Liberal Party from 1976 until its merger with the Social Democratic Party in 1988 to form the Liberal Democrats. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1965 to 1997 and as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) from 1999 to 2003.
David Steel Media
Steel addressing the Liberal Party assembly in Harrogate on merger in 1987
Coronet of a British Baron
Steel of Aikwood Escutcheon
Steel's stall in the Thistle Chapel, St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh. His arms can be seen on the right, with the crest of a springing jaguar.
References
- ↑ O'Grady, Sean (27 October 2007). "David Steel: Liberal conscience". The Independent (London). https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/david-steel-liberal-conscience-398042.html. Retrieved 1 May 2010.