Mike MacKenzie (politician)

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Michael William Frederick "Mike" MacKenzie (born 18 November 1958) is a Scottish politician. He is a former Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Highlands and Islands region.

Early life

Mackenzie was born on 18 November 1958 in Oban.[1] He was educated at Allan Glen's School.[1]

Personal life

MacKenzie and his family live on the small slate island of Easdale which is home to around 60 people.[2][3] MacKenzie is married to Lynn, a teacher,[4] and in 2012 the two became grandparents to their son Michael MacKenzie jnr's son Archie.[5]

Controversies

In May 2011, MacKenzie was chastised by a sheriff for going to a "pre-induction" meeting for new SNP MSPs instead of appearing in court to face allegations that he has failed to pay a £4,000 electricians bill while director of Mike MacKenzie builders.[6] In July 2011 MacKenzie lost the court case.[7]

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