Mark McDonald (politician)
Mark McDonald | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Childcare and Early Years | |
| In office 18 May 2016 – 4 November 2017 | |
| First Minister | Nicola Sturgeon |
| Preceded by | Aileen Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Maree Todd |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen Donside | |
| In office 20 June 2013 – 5 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Adam |
| Succeeded by | Jackie Dunbar |
| Majority | 11,630 |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for North East Scotland (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| In office 5 May 2011 – 14 May 2013 | |
| Succeeded by | Christian Allard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 June 1980 Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Political party | Independent (2018–) |
| Other political affiliations | Scottish National Party (until 2018) |
| Spouse | Louise (separated) |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
| Residence(s) | Dyce, Aberdeen |
| Alma mater | University of Dundee University of Aberdeen |
Mark McDonald (born 7 June 1980) is a Scottish politician who was the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Aberdeen Donside constituency from 2013 to 2021, having previously represented the North East Scotland region between 5 May 2011 and 14 May 2013. Formerly a Scottish National Party politician and Minister for Childcare and Early Years in the Scottish Government, he was suspended by the SNP in November 2017 following allegations of inappropriate behaviour against several women. Following a party investigation, the claims were substantiated, McDonald issued an apology on 6 March 2018, announcing he had now left the SNP and would sit in the Scottish Parliament as an Independent.