Daniel Arndale

The Right Honourable the Lord Lexxam, Sir Daniel Arndale, is a Sivadian statesman, Councillor and former First Councillor of Sivad. He represents the Riding of Lexxam-McLeod.

Biography
Born simply Daniel Arndale, in 2963, to Nicola and Alexander Arndale, Daniel was educated in a typical Sivadian middle class fashion in the hilly countryside of Lexxam-McLeod. He went on to study at the University of Enaj, achieving degrees in both Political Science and History. He lectured in History, and held various posts in business before his father's passing, at which point he became the inheritor of the family company.

Although originally intending to continue in business, Arndale became at this time increasingly agitated with Nationalist policies. Using the profits from the sale of his father's firm, Arndale stood against the then Nationalist Councillor for Lexxam-Mcleod.

Early Political Career
After achieving his Councillorship under the Conservative banner, Arndale quickly became prominent within the party, and within his own Riding. His largely traditionalist, although occasionally pragmatic views, combined with moderate oratorical skills (from his days as a lecturer) led him to receive the appointment of Opposition Spokesman for Domestic Affairs in Fredrick Chamberlain's (later Sir Fredrick) shadow Cabinet, around 3002.

After the fall of the corrupt and mentally unstable Paul Truffaut, Arndale became the Secretary of State for the Home Office under Amanda Ramlan's new coalition government. It was to be a post he would hold through the end of the coalition government, in which time King Richard I granted him a knighthood, until the defeat of the Conservative Party by the SDP in 3004.

Later Career
Sir Frederick Chamberlain's unfortunate ensuing health problems would lead eventually to Arndale becoming leader of the Conservative Party in December of 3004, and it would not be until after the fall of Paul Moncrief, when, in February 3005, Sir Daniel became First Councillor of yet another coalition government with former political enemies the Nationalists.

Arndale would remain First Councillor through the defeat of the Nall by OATO, until his resignation and subsequent ennoblement after five months in office, upon the return to health of Sir Fredrick.

Arndale remains a staunch monarchist and hopes to continue in public service for many years to come.