Lewis Macdonald
Roderick Lewis Macdonald (born 1 January 1957) is a Scottish politician who has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the North East Scotland region since 2011. A member of the Scottish Labour Party, he previously represented the Aberdeen Central constituency from 1999 to 2011. He was a deputy Scottish Executive minister from March 2001 to May 2007.
Lewis Macdonald | |
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Macdonald in 2018 | |
Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament | |
Interim | |
Assumed office 1 April 2020 | |
Presiding Officer | Ken Macintosh |
Convener of the Health and Sport Committee | |
Assumed office 19 December 2017 | |
Preceded by | Neil Findlay |
Scottish Labour Spokesperson for Culture, Sport, Tourism and External Affairs | |
In office 25 May 2016 – 19 December 2017 | |
Leader | Kezia Dugdale Alex Rowley (Acting) Jackie Baillie (Acting) |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Claire Baker |
Member of the Scottish Parliament for North East Scotland (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
Assumed office 6 May 2011 | |
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen Central | |
In office 6 May 1999 – 6 May 2011 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Kevin Stewart |
Personal details | |
Born | Roderick Lewis Macdonald 1 January 1957 Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, Scotland |
Political party | Scottish Labour Party |
Spouse(s) | Sandra Macdonald |
Children | 2 daughters |
Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
Early life and career
Born in Stornoway, Macdonald moved with his family to Aberdeenshire as a child, and attended Inverurie Academy and later the University of Aberdeen. Macdonald received an MA in history and a PhD in African studies and later lectured at the university. He is a member of the trade union Unite.[1]
Political career
Prior to his election as an MSP, Macdonald worked as a parliamentary researcher to the MPs Frank Doran and Tom Clarke. After being elected in the 1999 Scottish Parliament election, Macdonald joined the Scottish Executive in March 2001. He was briefly Deputy Minister for Transport and Planning from March to November 2001. He then served as Deputy Minister for Enterprise, Transport and Lifelong Learning, later renamed Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning, from 2001 to 2004.[2] He served as Deputy Minister for Environment and Rural Development from 2004 to 2005 and Deputy Minister for Health and Community Care from 2005 to 2007.[3]
Between June 2013 and December 2014, Macdonald served as Scottish Labour Chief Whip. He has also led for Scottish Labour on enterprise and tourism, infrastructure, justice and energy.[4] He has served as convener of the Health and Sport Committee since December 2017.[5] He became interim Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament in April 2020, following the self isolation of Christine Grahame during the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7]
Macdonald nominated Anas Sarwar in the 2021 Scottish Labour leadership election.[8]
Personal life
Macdonald is married to Sandra who has worked in the oil industry. Macdonald also has two children.[1] Sandra has been elected as a member on Aberdeen City Council.
References
- "Personal Information". www.parliament.scot. 18 January 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- "Previous MSPs: Session 1 (1999-2003): Lewis Macdonald MSP". The Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- "Previous MSPs: Session 2 (2003-2007): Lewis Macdonald MSP". The Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- "Previous MSPs: Session 3 (2007-2011): Lewis Macdonald MSP". The Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- "Current MSPs: Lewis Macdonald MSP". The Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- Beaton, Ailean (1 April 2020). "Lewis Macdonald elected temporary Deputy Presiding Officer". Holyrood Website. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- Hall, Jamie (2 April 2020). "North-east MSP gains new role in Scottish Parliament". Evening Express. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
- "Scottish Leadership Election 2021 - Nominations". Scottish Labour. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
External links
- Lewis Macdonald MSP personal site
Scottish Parliament | ||
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Preceded by Constituency Created |
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen Central 1999–2011 |
Succeeded by Kevin Stewart |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Rhona Brankin |
Deputy Minister for Health and Community Care 2005–2007 |
Succeeded by Shona Robison as Minister for Public Health |
Preceded by Allan Wilson |
Deputy Minister for Environment and Rural Development 2004–2005 |
Succeeded by Rhona Brankin |
Preceded by Office Created |
Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning 2003–2004 |
Succeeded by Allan Wilson |
Preceded by Office Created |
Deputy Minister for Enterprise, Transport and Lifelong Learning 2001–2003 |
Succeeded by Alasdair Morrison |
Preceded by Office Created |
Deputy Minister for Transport and Planning 2001 |
Succeeded by Office Abolished |