Rona Mackay
Rona Mackay is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician who has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Strathkelvin and Bearsden since the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May 2016.
Rona Mackay | |
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| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Strathkelvin and Bearsden | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Fiona McLeod |
| Majority | 8,100 |
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| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Website | www |
Background
She has worked as a journalist and author.[1]
Political career
She worked as a Parliamentary assistant to Gil Paterson, the SNP MSP for Milngavie and Clydebank.[1] Mackay was announced as a SNP candidate for the Strathkelvin and Bearsden seat in August 2015.[1]
On 6 May 2016 Mackay was elected with a majority of 8,100 votes.[2] Mackay was selected for the Scottish Parliament's justice committee and elected its deputy convener in June.[3] She is also a member of the public petitions committee.[4]
References
- "SNP announces its candidate for Holyrood election". Kirkintilloch Herald. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- Gallagher, Liz (6 May 2016). "SNP's Rona Mackay romps home to victory". Kirkintilloch Herald. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- "Strathkelvin MSP has leading role in justice committee". www.kirkintilloch-herald.co.uk. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- "Rona Mackay". www.parliament.scot. Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
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