Nicholas Fairbairn
Sir Nicholas "Nicky" Hardwick Fairbairn, QC (24 December 1933 – 19 February 1995) was a Scottish politician.
He was the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Kinross and Western Perthshire, elected in 1974 and 1979, and Perth and Kinross, elected 1983, 1987, and 1992. He was Solicitor General for Scotland from 1979 to 1982. He was noted for his criticism of the European Union, his outspoken manner, and his flamboyant dress sense.
Read more about Nicholas Fairbairn: Early Life, Political Career, Opinions, Final Years
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