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'''Lewis Macdonald''' (born 1 January 1957, [[Stornoway, Outer Hebrides|Stornoway]]) is a [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] politician, and was [[Member of the Scottish Parliament]] for [[Aberdeen Central (Scottish Parliament constituency)|Aberdeen Central]] constituency |
'''Lewis Macdonald''' (born 1 January 1957, [[Stornoway, Outer Hebrides|Stornoway]]) is a [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] politician, and was [[Member of the Scottish Parliament]] for [[Aberdeen Central (Scottish Parliament constituency)|Aberdeen Central]] constituency 1999 until 2011. |
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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 [[AMICUS]]. |
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 [[AMICUS]]. |
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Lewis Macdonald | |
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| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen Central | |
| In office 6 May 1999 – 6 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | new constituency |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Stewart |
| Majority | 382 (1.8%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1957 Stornoway, Outer Hebrides |
| Political party | Scottish Labour Party |
| Spouse | Sandra Macdonald |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
Lewis Macdonald (born 1 January 1957, Stornoway) is a Scottish Labour politician, and was Member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen Central constituency from 1999 until 2011.
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 AMICUS.
Prior to his election as MSP he worked as a parliamentary researcher for the MPs Frank Doran and Tom Clarke. Macdonald was a deputy minister in the Scottish Executive between March 2001 and May 2007, holding various portfolios. He is also a trustee for the Aberdeen Football Club Supporters' Trust. He was the Labour shadow spokesman for energy, enterprise and tourism.
External links
- Lewis Macdonald MSP personal site
- Lewis Macdonald MSP official biography at the Scottish Parliament website
- Lewis Macdonald profile at the site of Scottish Labour
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