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Cyril Smith MP 1980s, Liberal Party Conference Blackpool 1980 UK HOMER SYKES Stock Photo

RMAFMK61–Cyril Smith MP 1980s, Liberal Party Conference Blackpool 1980 UK HOMER SYKES

Sir Cyril Smith, MP for Rochdale, makes his last speech to the Liberal Democrat Party conference in Blackpool. He is set to retire at the next election. Stock Photo

RMG76DJ6–Sir Cyril Smith, MP for Rochdale, makes his last speech to the Liberal Democrat Party conference in Blackpool. He is set to retire at the next election.

Cyril Smith MP. Outside the gates of Buckingham Palace after his investiture as a Knight Bachelor. November 1988 Stock Photo

RF2B1FBM7–Cyril Smith MP. Outside the gates of Buckingham Palace after his investiture as a Knight Bachelor. November 1988

Cyril Smith Liberal MP Rochdale at the official opening of a wholesale food and drink depot in North London Stock Photo

RMB4GB44–Cyril Smith Liberal MP Rochdale at the official opening of a wholesale food and drink depot in North London

Mar. 31, 2012 - SOMETHING ELSE: SOMETHING ELSE is a new monthly series devised and presented by young people aged between 16 and 20. Each month the programme will come from a different city and will be put together by a production team of eight local youngsters with help from the BBC Community Programme Unit. The first programem comes from Manchester. Rochdale MP Cyril Smith talking to Leila Waring and Denise Waite. Stock Photo

RME1425P–Mar. 31, 2012 - SOMETHING ELSE: SOMETHING ELSE is a new monthly series devised and presented by young people aged between 16 and 20. Each month the programme will come from a different city and will be put together by a production team of eight local youngsters with help from the BBC Community Programme Unit. The first programem comes from Manchester. Rochdale MP Cyril Smith talking to Leila Waring and Denise Waite.

Liberal Party Conference Blackpool circa 1980 Cyril Smith MP and David Alton MP 1980s UK Stock Photo

RM2Y6H0RT–Liberal Party Conference Blackpool circa 1980 Cyril Smith MP and David Alton MP 1980s UK

Cyril Smith, the Liberal MP for Rochdale, addressing the Alliance Rally at London's Barbican Centre. The rally is to launch the alliance's new policy document 'Partnership in Progress'. Stock Photo

RMG76DHK–Cyril Smith, the Liberal MP for Rochdale, addressing the Alliance Rally at London's Barbican Centre. The rally is to launch the alliance's new policy document 'Partnership in Progress'.

Oct. 10, 1974 - Liberal MP Cyril Smith Takes Up His Seat(s) in Parliament. Photo Shows: Liberal MP for Rochdale, Cyril Smith ensures that he has plenty of room as he taken up his seat in the House of Commons at yesterday's State opening of Parliament - much to the amusement of his colleagues. Stock Photo

RME10YG5–Oct. 10, 1974 - Liberal MP Cyril Smith Takes Up His Seat(s) in Parliament. Photo Shows: Liberal MP for Rochdale, Cyril Smith ensures that he has plenty of room as he taken up his seat in the House of Commons at yesterday's State opening of Parliament - much to the amusement of his colleagues.

Rochdale's burly Liberal MP, Cyril Smith, currently in Bournemouth for the Liberal Party assembly, seen joining the TUC's Day of Action marching demonstrators, in support of the NHS workers. Stock Photo

RMG75HJ6–Rochdale's burly Liberal MP, Cyril Smith, currently in Bournemouth for the Liberal Party assembly, seen joining the TUC's Day of Action marching demonstrators, in support of the NHS workers.

Oct. 10, 1972 - Mr. Cyril Smith- New Liberal MP, Arrives In London: Rochdale's New liberal MP, Mr. Cyril Smith, 44, arrived in London this afternoon. Picture Shows: Mr. Cyril Smith, who weights 23.5 stone, pictured outside the House of Commons this afternoon, where he is attending the Liberal Parliamentary Party's annual dinner tonight. Big Ben is in background. Stock Photo

RME10G16–Oct. 10, 1972 - Mr. Cyril Smith- New Liberal MP, Arrives In London: Rochdale's New liberal MP, Mr. Cyril Smith, 44, arrived in London this afternoon. Picture Shows: Mr. Cyril Smith, who weights 23.5 stone, pictured outside the House of Commons this afternoon, where he is attending the Liberal Parliamentary Party's annual dinner tonight. Big Ben is in background.

Cyril Smith, Bachelor and Liberal MP for Rochdale, who recently indicated that he would retire from politics, announced at last month's Liberal Party Assembly at Eastbourne that he had changed his mind and would definitely be standing again at the next general election. Stock Photo

RMGCNE7T–Cyril Smith, Bachelor and Liberal MP for Rochdale, who recently indicated that he would retire from politics, announced at last month's Liberal Party Assembly at Eastbourne that he had changed his mind and would definitely be standing again at the next general election.

Nov. 11, 1972 - New Liberal MP - Cyril Smith arrives in London to take seat. Rochdale's new Liberal MP - Mr. Cyril Smith, who weighs 23 1/2 stone - arrived in London today to take his seat at the House of Commons. Photo Shows Mr. Cyril Smith was in jovial mood, when he arrived at the House of Commons today, with David Steel, Liberal MP ( left ). and Mr. Jeremy Thorpe, Liberal Leader ( right Stock Photo

RME10GT5–Nov. 11, 1972 - New Liberal MP - Cyril Smith arrives in London to take seat. Rochdale's new Liberal MP - Mr. Cyril Smith, who weighs 23 1/2 stone - arrived in London today to take his seat at the House of Commons. Photo Shows Mr. Cyril Smith was in jovial mood, when he arrived at the House of Commons today, with David Steel, Liberal MP ( left ). and Mr. Jeremy Thorpe, Liberal Leader ( right

Sir Cyril Smith (1928 - 2010), British Liberal Party politician, MP for Rochdale, Lancashire from 1972 until he retired in 1992. Stock Photo

RM2M965G6–Sir Cyril Smith (1928 - 2010), British Liberal Party politician, MP for Rochdale, Lancashire from 1972 until he retired in 1992.

1968 - Something Else: Something Else is a new monthly series devised and presented by young people aged between 16 and 20. Each month the programme will come from a different city and will be put together by a production team of eight local youngsters with help from the BBC Community Programme Unit. The first programem comes from Manchester. Rochdale MP Cyril Smith talking to Leila Waring and Denise Waite. © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMFD19J6–1968 - Something Else: Something Else is a new monthly series devised and presented by young people aged between 16 and 20. Each month the programme will come from a different city and will be put together by a production team of eight local youngsters with help from the BBC Community Programme Unit. The first programem comes from Manchester. Rochdale MP Cyril Smith talking to Leila Waring and Denise Waite. © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

Cyril Smith, Liberal Member of Parliament for Rochdale playing football with a group of young boys in a street. Dingle, Liverpool, 13th April 1985. Stock Photo

RMEWMTMF–Cyril Smith, Liberal Member of Parliament for Rochdale playing football with a group of young boys in a street. Dingle, Liverpool, 13th April 1985.

Protege of the Duke of Kent, Cyril Day, aged 10, arrived with his brother, Michael, aged five, at the Royal Infant Orphanage, Wanstead, of which the Duke is patron. Cyril was presented for admissions to the orphanage by the Duke. His father died after a fall from a ladder while putting up decorations over his business premises to welcome the Duke on his visit to Needham Market, Suffolk. The two brothers were received on their arrival at the orphanage by Sir George Harvey MP, who is chairman of the orphanage. Photo shows: Cyril (centre) with Brian Roberts (left), who was presented for admission Stock Photo

RM2BW2DE5–Protege of the Duke of Kent, Cyril Day, aged 10, arrived with his brother, Michael, aged five, at the Royal Infant Orphanage, Wanstead, of which the Duke is patron. Cyril was presented for admissions to the orphanage by the Duke. His father died after a fall from a ladder while putting up decorations over his business premises to welcome the Duke on his visit to Needham Market, Suffolk. The two brothers were received on their arrival at the orphanage by Sir George Harvey MP, who is chairman of the orphanage. Photo shows: Cyril (centre) with Brian Roberts (left), who was presented for admission

Terry Wogan TV presenter with Selina Scott and MP Cyril Smith Stock Photo

RMB3NA48–Terry Wogan TV presenter with Selina Scott and MP Cyril Smith

VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON Thomas Bayley Potter 'the Manchester school' Lancs 1877 Stock Photo

RF2XDAK0N–VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON Thomas Bayley Potter 'the Manchester school' Lancs 1877

Cyril Smith Liberal MP waiting to share a platform with Liberal leader David Steel on the campaign trail in Rochdale during the 1987 general election. 31st May 1987 Stock Photo

RM2J2JA5J–Cyril Smith Liberal MP waiting to share a platform with Liberal leader David Steel on the campaign trail in Rochdale during the 1987 general election. 31st May 1987

Cyril Smith, 58, bachelor Liberal MP for Rochdale who recently indicated he would retire from politics, had announced at last month's Liberal Party assembly at Eastbourne that he had changed his mind and will now be standing again at the next General Election. Stock Photo

RMG76DHH–Cyril Smith, 58, bachelor Liberal MP for Rochdale who recently indicated he would retire from politics, had announced at last month's Liberal Party assembly at Eastbourne that he had changed his mind and will now be standing again at the next General Election.

Alongside Rochdale MP Cyril Smith are models (from l-r) Keeley Smith, 21, and Rachel Swinburn, 16, of Harrogate, at the British Collection exhibition at the Kensington Centre in London. Smith, who has been having his shirts made by Rochdale shirtmakers' Moy Central for years, went along to model a shirt from their 'James Ash' collection. Stock Photo

RMG76DHE–Alongside Rochdale MP Cyril Smith are models (from l-r) Keeley Smith, 21, and Rachel Swinburn, 16, of Harrogate, at the British Collection exhibition at the Kensington Centre in London. Smith, who has been having his shirts made by Rochdale shirtmakers' Moy Central for years, went along to model a shirt from their 'James Ash' collection.

Liberal MP Sir Cyril Smith in Leeds to have lunch at the cafe of Val Megson, the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Hemsworth by-election. Sir Cyril was in the constituency to support the candidate. Stock Photo

RMG4BP08–Liberal MP Sir Cyril Smith in Leeds to have lunch at the cafe of Val Megson, the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Hemsworth by-election. Sir Cyril was in the constituency to support the candidate.

RM2BW2DM6–Protege of the Duke of Kent, Cyril Day, aged 10, arrived with his brother, Michael, aged five, at the Royal Infant Orphanage, Wanstead, of which the Duke is patron. Cyril was presented for admissions to the orphanage by the Duke. His father died after a fall from a ladder while putting up decorations over his business premises to welcome the Duke on his visit to Needham Market, Suffolk. The two brothers were received on their arrival at the orphanage by Sir George Harvey MP, who is chairman of the orphanage. Photo shows: Cyril and Michael with Sir George on their arrival at the Royal Infant Or

Rochdale's Liberal MP Cyril Smith speaking on the debate on National Health cuts during a session of the Liberal Assembly in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Stock Photo

RMG75HJA–Rochdale's Liberal MP Cyril Smith speaking on the debate on National Health cuts during a session of the Liberal Assembly in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

The SDP's Roy Jenkins (l) listens as Liberal MP Cyril Smith makes a point at the daily SDP/Liberal Alliance Press conference in London. Stock Photo

RMG75HJ4–The SDP's Roy Jenkins (l) listens as Liberal MP Cyril Smith makes a point at the daily SDP/Liberal Alliance Press conference in London.

Shirley Williams MP with Cyril Smith and Liberal leader David Steel on the campaign trail in Rochdale during the 1987 general election. 31st May 1987 Stock Photo

RM2J2JF4Y–Shirley Williams MP with Cyril Smith and Liberal leader David Steel on the campaign trail in Rochdale during the 1987 general election. 31st May 1987

Liberal MP for Rochdale, Cyril Smith, takes time off from electioneering to assist the 'chippy' at Crossley's Shop in Ormskirk, where he tasted a sample of his own cooking. Stock Photo

RMG75D13–Liberal MP for Rochdale, Cyril Smith, takes time off from electioneering to assist the 'chippy' at Crossley's Shop in Ormskirk, where he tasted a sample of his own cooking.

Liberal M.P. Cyril Smith. April 1974 S74-2646 Stock Photo

RMB5FDR3–Liberal M.P. Cyril Smith. April 1974 S74-2646

Mr Cyril Smith, 47, Liberal MP for Rochdale and the party's Chief Whip, in bed at Birch Hall Hospital, Rochdale where he was admitted today. His mother, Mrs Eva Smith, said he had become unwell in the early hours. Stock Photo

RMGCNE7B–Mr Cyril Smith, 47, Liberal MP for Rochdale and the party's Chief Whip, in bed at Birch Hall Hospital, Rochdale where he was admitted today. His mother, Mrs Eva Smith, said he had become unwell in the early hours.

Cyril Smith is in Rochdale to be measured up for a new king-size suit by tailor Joe Petrillo. The 29-stone Social and Liberal Democrat MP was being fitted with a suit to wear when he is knighted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Stock Photo

RMG76DHY–Cyril Smith is in Rochdale to be measured up for a new king-size suit by tailor Joe Petrillo. The 29-stone Social and Liberal Democrat MP was being fitted with a suit to wear when he is knighted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

Liberal leader David Steel (r) and Liberal MP Cyril Smith, the party's employment spokesman at a London Press conference when they announced a special Week of Action starting on Saturday as the culmination of the party's current campaign against unemployment and spending cuts. Stock Photo

RMG75D17–Liberal leader David Steel (r) and Liberal MP Cyril Smith, the party's employment spokesman at a London Press conference when they announced a special Week of Action starting on Saturday as the culmination of the party's current campaign against unemployment and spending cuts.

Rochdale's Liberal MP Cyril Smith signals a right turn while testing a motorised wheelchair, which converts to a stretcher, at Ashton-under-Lyne. The brain-child of Greater Manchester businessman, Clive Williams, it saves nurses having to lift heavy or elder patients to bed. Stock Photo

RMG75D10–Rochdale's Liberal MP Cyril Smith signals a right turn while testing a motorised wheelchair, which converts to a stretcher, at Ashton-under-Lyne. The brain-child of Greater Manchester businessman, Clive Williams, it saves nurses having to lift heavy or elder patients to bed.

Having just won the Rochdale by-election last night, new Liberal MP Alderman Cyril Smith (r) seen in a fish queue in the town's market. Despite his success - a majority over Labour of 5,093 - his regular routine of Friday morning shopping did not change today. Stock Photo

RMG75D0Y–Having just won the Rochdale by-election last night, new Liberal MP Alderman Cyril Smith (r) seen in a fish queue in the town's market. Despite his success - a majority over Labour of 5,093 - his regular routine of Friday morning shopping did not change today.

Sharing laughter at the opening of the Liberal Party Assembly at the Pavilion, Bournemouth, are MPs Cyril Smith (l) and David Alton, the Party's spokesman on the Environment and Race Relations. Stock Photo

RMG75HJ5–Sharing laughter at the opening of the Liberal Party Assembly at the Pavilion, Bournemouth, are MPs Cyril Smith (l) and David Alton, the Party's spokesman on the Environment and Race Relations.

(pic by David Jones) Veteran MP Sir Cyril Smith during the Social and Liberal Democrats' first party conference in Blackpool. He failed in a last-ditch bid to stop the SLD debating a move to change its short name to the Democrats. Stock Photo

RMG76DJ0–(pic by David Jones) Veteran MP Sir Cyril Smith during the Social and Liberal Democrats' first party conference in Blackpool. He failed in a last-ditch bid to stop the SLD debating a move to change its short name to the Democrats.

Social and Liberal Democrat MP David Alton looks on as SLD joint leader David Steel (r) and MP Cyril Smith steal a kiss from his bride, 34-year-old speech therapist Lizzie Bell, after their wedding in the chapel of Christ and Notre Dame College in Woolton, Liverpool. Stock Photo

RMG76DHG–Social and Liberal Democrat MP David Alton looks on as SLD joint leader David Steel (r) and MP Cyril Smith steal a kiss from his bride, 34-year-old speech therapist Lizzie Bell, after their wedding in the chapel of Christ and Notre Dame College in Woolton, Liverpool.

Sir Cyril Smith mocks Tory minister Edwina Currie's advice to pensioners trying to keep warm this winter by donning a woolly hat and scarf for the debate on health at the Social and Liberal Democrats' (SLD) conference in Blackpool. Stock Photo

RMG76DJ3–Sir Cyril Smith mocks Tory minister Edwina Currie's advice to pensioners trying to keep warm this winter by donning a woolly hat and scarf for the debate on health at the Social and Liberal Democrats' (SLD) conference in Blackpool.

Politics - MP Cyril Smith - Eastbourne Stock Photo

RMG76DH5–Politics - MP Cyril Smith - Eastbourne

Liberal M.P. Cyril Smith. April 1974 S74-2646-001 Stock Photo

RMB5FDR2–Liberal M.P. Cyril Smith. April 1974 S74-2646-001

Politics - Liberal Democrat Party Conference - MP Cyril Smith - Blackpool Stock Photo

RMG76DJ4–Politics - Liberal Democrat Party Conference - MP Cyril Smith - Blackpool

Politics - Liberal MP Cyril Smith - Harrogate Stock Photo

RMG75HJJ–Politics - Liberal MP Cyril Smith - Harrogate

RMG75HJH–Politics - Liberal MP Cyril Smith - Harrogate

Politics - Liberal MP Cyril Smith and Val Megson - Leeds Stock Photo

RMG76DJ7–Politics - Liberal MP Cyril Smith and Val Megson - Leeds

Politics - Liberal MP Cyril Smith - Savoy Hotel - Bournemouth Stock Photo

RMG75HJ3–Politics - Liberal MP Cyril Smith - Savoy Hotel - Bournemouth

Politics - Mercedes Headquarters - MP Cyril Smith - Hayes Stock Photo

RMG75D14–Politics - Mercedes Headquarters - MP Cyril Smith - Hayes

Politics - Liberal Assembly - Cyril Smith - Congress Theatre, Eastbourne Stock Photo

RMG76DHD–Politics - Liberal Assembly - Cyril Smith - Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

RMG75HJ9–The SDP's Roy Jenkins (l) listens as Liberal MP Cyril Smith makes a point at the daily SDP/Liberal Alliance Press conference in London.

A line-up of Liberal Party parliamentarians at Kiddington Hall, near Woodstock, where the party's 15 MPs were having a country weekend to discuss party strategy. From left; Cyril Smith (Rochdale); Geraint Howells (Cardiganshire); Tony Richards (not an MP), the Liberal Party parliamentary secretary; Lord Byers; John Pardoe (Cornwall North); Paul Tyler (Bodmin); Russell Johnston (Inverness); Richard Wainwright (Colne Valley); David Steel (Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles); Christopher Mayhew (Woolwich East); former Labour minister who has just switched to the Liberals; party leader Jeremy Thorpe; Stock Photo

RMG4YXPN–A line-up of Liberal Party parliamentarians at Kiddington Hall, near Woodstock, where the party's 15 MPs were having a country weekend to discuss party strategy. From left; Cyril Smith (Rochdale); Geraint Howells (Cardiganshire); Tony Richards (not an MP), the Liberal Party parliamentary secretary; Lord Byers; John Pardoe (Cornwall North); Paul Tyler (Bodmin); Russell Johnston (Inverness); Richard Wainwright (Colne Valley); David Steel (Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles); Christopher Mayhew (Woolwich East); former Labour minister who has just switched to the Liberals; party leader Jeremy Thorpe;

Liberal Democrat Leader Charles Kennedy meets former Liberal MP for Rochdale Sir Cyril Smith. Mr Kennedy accused Tony Blair today of justifying his decision to go to war with Iraq in 'a misleading fashion'. Mr Kennedy demanded the Prime Minister 'comes clean with the British public' over the advice given to him by the Attorney General on the legality of the war. Stock Photo

RMG84DT2–Liberal Democrat Leader Charles Kennedy meets former Liberal MP for Rochdale Sir Cyril Smith. Mr Kennedy accused Tony Blair today of justifying his decision to go to war with Iraq in 'a misleading fashion'. Mr Kennedy demanded the Prime Minister 'comes clean with the British public' over the advice given to him by the Attorney General on the legality of the war.