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David Steel

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British politician (born 1938)

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David Martin Scott Steel, Baron Steel of Aikwood is a retired Scottish politician. Elected as Member of Parliament for Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles, followed by Tweeddale, Ettrick, and Lauderdale, he served as the final leader of the Liberal Party, from 1976 to 1988.

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Photos 3

Steel addressing the Liberal Party assembly in Harrogate on merger in 1987Steel addressing the Liberal Party assembly in Harrogate on merger in 1987Steel'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.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.

Awards 3

2001honorary doctorate
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the Thistle

Connected to David 6

Murray MacLehoseAlso won Order of the ThistleJohn Scott, 9th Duke of BuccleuchAlso won Order of the ThistleWillie WhitelawAlso won Order of the ThistleRichard Scott, 10th Duke of BuccleuchAlso won Order of the ThistleJohn Campbell, 2nd Duke of ArgyllAlso won Order of the ThistleJames MacMillanAlso won Order of the Thistle

About this person

David Martin Scott Steel, Baron Steel of Aikwood is a retired Scottish politician. Elected as Member of Parliament for Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles, followed by Tweeddale, Ettrick, and Lauderdale, he served as the final leader of the Liberal Party, from 1976 to 1988. His tenure spanned the duration of the alliance with the Social Democratic Party, which began in 1981 and concluded with the formation of the Liberal Democrats in 1988. As an MP, he introduced the Abortion Act 1967 which legalised abortion in the UK.

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United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1938 · age 88
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