Mark McDonald | |
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| Minister for Childcare and Early Years | |
| In office 18 May 2016 – 4 November 2017 | |
| First Minister | Nicola Sturgeon |
| Preceded by | Aileen Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Maree Todd |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen Donside | |
| In office 20 June 2013 – 5 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Adam |
| Succeeded by | Jackie Dunbar |
| Majority | 11,630 |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for North East Scotland (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| In office 5 May 2011 – 14 May 2013 | |
| Succeeded by | Christian Allard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 June 1980 Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Political party | Independent (2018–) |
| Other political affiliations | Scottish National Party (until 2018) |
| Spouse | Louise (separated) |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
| Residence(s) | Dyce, Aberdeen |
| Alma mater | University of Dundee University of Aberdeen |
Mark McDonald (born 7 June 1980) is a Scottish politician who was the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Aberdeen Donside constituency from 2013 to 2021, having previously represented the North East Scotland region between 5 May 2011 and 14 May 2013.[1] Formerly a Scottish National Party politician and Minister for Childcare and Early Years in the Scottish Government, he was suspended by the SNP in November 2017[2] following allegations of inappropriate behaviour against several women.[3] Following a party investigation, the claims were substantiated, McDonald issued an apology on 6 March 2018, announcing he had now left the SNP and would sit in the Scottish Parliament as an Independent.[4][5]
- ^ "Mark McDonald". The Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "SNP suspends former government minister". BBC News. 16 November 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "SNP minister quits over 'previous actions'". BBC News. 4 November 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "Mark McDonald quits SNP but continues as MSP". BBC News. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ^ Gordon, Tom (27 June 2020). "Tom Gordon: Salmond inquiry will shine an unforgiving light on the SNP". The Herald. Retrieved 15 July 2020.