Ian McKee (born 1940) is an English-born Scottish National Party politician.[1] He was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Lothians region from 2007 to 2011.[2]
Ian McKee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Lothians (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| In office 3 May 2007 – 22 March 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
Early life edit
Born in South Shields, England, McKee was educated at Fettes College in Edinburgh and at the University of Edinburgh. He then became a hospital doctor in the National Health Service, before becoming a Medical Officer in the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1966 to 1971.[3] He worked as a general practitioner in a medical practice in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh.[4] He formerly wrote a column in The Scotsman newspaper.[5]
Political career edit
McKee was elected during the 2007 election for the Lothians region.[6]
In 2010, at the age of 70, he announced that he would not be standing for re-election.[4]
References edit
- ^ Newsroom (29 May 2010). "Ian McKee: 'Country needs more politicians like him'". Scotsman.
- ^ "Previous MSPs: Session 3 (2007–2011): Ian McKee MSP". The Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ^ "Ian McKee MSP biography pages". Scottish Parliament. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Ian McKee reveals plan to quit Holyrood". The Scotsman. 29 May 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ^ "Ian McKee: Register of Interest". Scottish Parliament. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010.
- ^ "Elections May 2007". Edinburgh South SNP. Archived from the original on 30 May 2008. Retrieved 31 January 2009.
External links edit
- Scottish Parliament profiles of MSPs: Ian McKee