Martin Bell

Martin Bell, born on August 31, 1938, is a British UNICEF Ambassador, former broadcast war reporter, and former independent politician. He served as the Member of Parliament for Tatton from 1997 to 2001. Known as 'the man in the white suit,' Bell is the son of author-farmer Adrian Bell and the brother of the late literary translator Anthea Bell. He attended Taverham Hall School and The Leys School in Cambridge before earning a first-class honours degree in English from King's College, Cambridge. Bell served on the committee of Cambridge University Liberal Club during his time at the university. Despite failing to obtain a commission during national service, he fulfilled his service obligation.