About George Lyon
Born 1956. George Lyon is a British and Scottish politician and farmer.
George Lyon (born 16 July 1956) is a Scottish Liberal Democrat politician, and a former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Scotland.
Lyon is a former farmer from the Isle of Bute, and previous National Farmers Union of Scotland president. From 1999 to 2007 he was the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Argyll and Bute, and served as both Chief Whip and Deputy Finance Minister. A member of the Alliance of Liberal Democrats in Europe (ALDE) group whilst in the European Parliament, Lyon was lead spokesperson for ALDE on the Agriculture Committee. Lyon was also vice-chair of the EP's Budget Committee.
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Who is George Lyon?
British politician (born 1956)
When was George Lyon born?
George Lyon was born on 16 July 1956 in Rothesay.
What is George Lyon's occupation?
George Lyon is a politician and farmer.
What nationality is George Lyon?
George Lyon is British and Scottish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Lyon (Scottish politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Lyon. https://biography.guide/george-lyon-politician-1956/
MLA: "George Lyon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-lyon-politician-1956/.
Chicago: "George Lyon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-lyon-politician-1956/.
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