McLeish government

McLeish government

2nd government of Scotland
2000–2001
Date formed27 October 2000
Date dissolved8 November 2001
People and organisations
MonarchElizabeth II
First MinisterHenry McLeish
First Minister's history2000–2001
Deputy First MinisterJim Wallace
Member parties
  •   Labour Party
  •   Liberal Democrats
Status in legislatureMajority (coalition)
72 / 129 (56%)




Opposition party  Scottish National Party
Opposition leaderJohn Swinney
History
Legislature term1st Scottish Parliament
PredecessorDewar government
SuccessorFirst McConnell government

Henry McLeish formed the McLeish government on 27 October 2000 following his appointment as the First Minister of Scotland. It followed the death of Donald Dewar on 11 October 2000 during the 1st Scottish Parliament. It was a continuation of the Labour–Liberal Democrat coalition that had been formed following the first election to the Scottish Parliament in 1999.

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