Profile

Former Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 5 November 2015

Previously MP for North East Fife until 30 March 2015 — General election

Left the House of Lords on 26 September 2025

Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election

Also represented North East Fife

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Defence) (12 Oct 2017 to 29 Aug 2019)
• Leader of the Liberal Democrats ( 2 Mar 2006 to 15 Oct 2007)
• Acting Leader, Liberal Democrats ( 5 Jan 2006 to 1 Mar 2006)
• Shadow Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs) ( 1 Jul 2001 to 2 Mar 2006)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) ( 1 Jan 1998 to 1 Jan 2001)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) ( 1 Jan 1994 to 1 Jan 1999)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) ( 1 Jan 1994 to 1 Jan 1997)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) ( 1 Jan 1989 to 1 Jan 1994)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) ( 1 Jan 1988 to 1 Jan 1994)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) ( 1 Jan 1988 to 1 Jan 1989)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) ( 1 Jan 1987 to 1 Jan 1988)