David Shutt passes away
Liberal Democrat peer, democracy campaigner and friend to so many, Lord David Shutt has passed away.
Seven times a Parliamentary candidate, he became a life peer in 2000 and was the Liberal Democrat Chief Whip in the House of Lords between 2005 and 2012.
Love and sympathies to his wife, Margaret, family and many friends.
Lord Shutt was always the same. Welcoming, polite, willing to listen. He was a wonderful man and it is really sad to learn of his passing. Thank you for being such a good friend.
I remember the time David Shutt came across from Yorkshire to help us in the General Election in Manchester. He was a very gracious man, and it was a pleasure canvassing with him.
He will be missed.
He was also a Quaker.