He served under Edward Heath - but did not get long to make his mark as Chancellor
Mr. Macleod was regarded as a lead politician of his generation having spent time as Chairman of the; Minister of Health; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster as well MP for Enfield West from 1950 to 1970.
Mr. Macleod was born in Skipton in Yorkshire in November 1913 and his parents were both from the western isles of Scotland. Macleod was injured during the Battle of France in 1940 which left him with a life long limp and pain. After various appointments in government and a period as editor of the Spectator, Macleod was appointed Chancellor in 1970.
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