Public Figure Profiles

David Steel

David Martin Scott Steel, Baron Steel of Aikwood, is a British 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.Steel served as a Member of the UK Parliament for 32 years, from 1965 to 1997, and as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) from 1999 to 2003, during which time he was the parliament's Presiding Officer. He was a member of the House of Lords as a life peer from 1997 to 2020. Steel resigned from the House of Lords after the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse accused him of an "abdication of responsibility" over his failure to investigate allegations of child sex abuse against Liberal MP, Cyril Smith.

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Some of their strengths

David Steel has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Generous, Honest, Energetic, Intuitive, Passionate, Bold, and Confident.

Independent and Brave

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, David Steel is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.

Adventurous and Free

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know David Steel well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.

Imaginative and Sentimental

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe David Steel as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.

A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.

Emotionally Intelligent and Intuitive

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, David Steel is someone who tends to have strong emotional intelligence and intuition, and who can be a catalyst of change for others.

They are also someone who is creative, expressive, and insightful, and who has a pioneering spirit with self-determination and natural artistic expression.

Independent and Dynamic

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, David Steel tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.

Some of David Steel's challenges

While David Steel has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, David Steel can be Impulsive, Stubborn, Short-tempered, Arrogant, Status-seeking, Irritable, and Moody.

Short-tempered and Impulsive

One of David Steel's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.

David Steel must also exercise caution as they can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.

Irritable and Moody

David Steel is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.

Aggressive and Domineering

Finally, David Steel also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.

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