Derry Irvine Baron Irvine of Lairg Politician

Alexander Andrew Mackay Irvine, Baron Irvine of Lairg, PC, QC (born 23 June 1940), known as Derry Irvine, is a British lawyer, judge, and political figure who served as Lord Chancellor under his former pupil barrister, Tony Blair.

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 23, 1940
Birth place
Scotland , United Kingdom , Inverness
Education
Christ's College Cambridge
University of Glasgow
Profession
Barrister

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Office holder

officeLord High Chancellor of Great Britain
party
Labour Party (UK)
prime minister
successor

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