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Kenneth Wright MacAskill (born 28 April 1958) is a Scottish politician who was Member of Parliament (MP) for East Lothian from 2019 to 2024. He previously served as Cabinet Secretary for Justice from 2007 to 2014 and was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) from 1999 to 2016 .
Kenny MacAskill's conduct has damaged the Scottish Justice system and, in turn, Scotland's international reputation." [16] Richard Baker, the Scottish Labour shadow justice minister, said the decision was "an act of unpardonable folly" and called for MacAskill's resignation. [17]
Kenny MacAskill announced in May 2011 that the re-elected SNP Government would seek to change Scots law to allow publication of the SCCRC report, which can presently be blocked by any party that provided evidence to the review. [42] Nevertheless, The Herald published this report online in March 2012. [43]
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A number of Mr Salmond’s friends and political allies will give readings at the service, officiated by Rev Dr George J Whyte. Tributes will be delivered by Kenny MacAskill – a longtime ally of ...
MacAskill did not defend his seat at the 2024 general election, contesting the Alloa and Grangemouth constituency instead, but gaining only 1.5% of the vote. In February 2023, Douglas Alexander , a former cabinet minister and MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South / Paisley South , was selected to stand for the Labour Party.
Kenneth MacAskill (born August 12, 1933) is a Canadian politician. He represented the electoral district of Victoria in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1988 to 2003. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party .
Hanvey defected from the SNP to join the new Alba Party in late March 2021, becoming Alba's second MP after Kenny MacAskill of East Lothian. [9] Labour regained the seat at the 2024 election, with Melanie Ward defeating the SNP candidate by a majority of 17.7%. The incumbent MP, Neale Hanvey, stood as the Alba Party candidate, receiving just ...