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Derek Mackay

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Gender Male
Age 46
Date of birth July 30,1977
Zodiac sign Leo
Born Paisley
United Kingdom
ResidenceRenfrew
United Kingdom
Party Scottish National Party
Current partner Fraser Bell
Education Renfrew High School
Siblings Stephen Mackay
Previous positionCabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy of Scotland (2018–2020)
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Derek Mackay is a Scottish politician who served as Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work from 2016 to 2020. A former member of the Scottish National Party, he was Member of the Scottish Parliament for Renfrewshire North and West from 2011 to 2021.

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... " Other attendees included former Scottish government finance secretaries John Swinney and Derek Mackay, as well as ex-health secretary Jeane Freeman...

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... She was dropped into the job following the surprise resignation of Derek Mackay and was left to deliver the 2020 Scottish Budget with just hours notice...

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...Former minister Derek Mackay said he takes his share of responsibility for the failure to deliver two ferries for Calmac s west coast routes...

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... Derek Mackay said the country can more than afford to be independent...

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... Excellent news Scotland s Economy Secretary Derek Mackay said the awarding of the contract was testament to the skilled workforce and expertise which we have in Scotland ...

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... Finance Secretary Derek Mackay visited the Port Glasgow yard on Friday The agreement also means work on the CalMac ferries, and other contracts, can continue while efforts to find a commercial buyer get under way...

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... However Scottish Finance Secretary Derek Mackay claimed the £300m isn t new funding and was already under negotiation before Mr Johnson became prime minister...

William and Kate officially open V&A Dundee

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Feb 16,2020 12:40 am

... The Royal couple were welcomed to the museum by Dundee lord provost Ian Borthwick Scottish Economy Secretary Derek Mackay added: I want to thank the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for attending the Michelin Dundee Action Group and for recognising the collaborative approach we have taken to secure a long-term future for the Michelin Dundee site...

William and Kate officially open V&A Dundee

Feb 16,2020 12:40 am

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a meeting of the Michelin Action Group

The Duke of Cambridge has said he is "optimistic" about The Future for workers at a tyre factory in Dundee which is set to close.

Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge met staff from the Michelin premises during a visit on Tuesday.

They joined workers at The Crescent community centre and asked how the closure was affecting them.

The couple, known in Scotland as The Earl and Countess of Strathearn, also opened Dundee's V& A Museum of Design.

Speaking at the Michelin Action Group meeting, Prince William said: "The factory has been a huge part of Dundee's very fabric. It has been a key employer for generations and has helped sustain The Local economy for nearly 50 Years .

"For everyone affected, The Hope is that all of you sat in this room can find a positive way forward.

"You all deserve enormous credit for sitting around this table together to find a constructive way forward. It is understandable that there are different views about what is The Right course to Take . "

The Duke and duchess spoke to Michelin workers

He added: "As I have just heard, when a community faces uncertainty, people feel more optimistic when leaders such as yourselves work together for that community.

"Because of the collaborative approach adopted by the people in this room, I Am optimistic that a good outcome is possible with The Site at Michelin. "

Prince William said he was encouraged by the fact that a taskforce had been established with all The Key players represented.

"As a result of you working together responsibly to find a long-term solution, you have already reached agreement on developing The Site into a manufacturing, recycling and low-carbon transport hub.

"The workers we spoke to just now were encouraged to hear about this. They look forward to hearing further detail about how this will affect them directly. Catherine and I look forward to learning more about your plans in this discussion.

"Both of us, and all of the people that we have spoken to today, are willing you to succeed. "

The French firm with the loss of 845 jobs. The closure will Take place by mid-2020 after it was deemed "unsuitable" in the current climate.

Since then it has joined the taskforce - along with The Local authority and Scottish Enterprise, Among Others - to find a solution for The Site and its staff.

Brian Cairns is The Firm 's HR business partner, working on the My Future programme to help reskill and retrain staff.

The 54-year-old from Alva, Clackmannanshire, said: "(The Duke ) was interested in who we are and the service with Michelin.

"One of the comments he made is how there seemed to be a lot of camaraderie still at the table.

"The problem we have in Dundee is we have people who have been employed for 30, 40 Years and have never written a CV, have never had an interview and The Job market has changed dramatically.

"What Dundee are offering its employees I've never heard of before. It's absolutely Fantastic . "

The Royal couple were welcomed to The Museum by Dundee lord provost Ian Borthwick

Scottish Economy Secretary Derek Mackay added: "I want to thank The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for attending the Michelin Dundee Action Group and for recognising the collaborative approach we have taken to secure a long-term future for the Michelin Dundee site.

"The Scottish government will continue to do everything we can to support the repurposing of the Michelin Dundee site as an Innovation Parc, as it becomes a key location for low carbon energy and low carbon transport development in Scotland . "

The Royal couple greeted crowds outside The Museum following their visit

Before meeting the Michelin workers, The Duke and duchess officially opened the new V& A Museum.

The Museum opened in September and has attracted More Than 380,000 visitors.

The Royal couple met The Museum 's architect Kengo Kuma , local designers, and schoolchildren during their visit.

In her speech to The Invited audience, Catherine said: "I have been amazed by the breathtaking architecture and The Sheer range of design on display.

"Most of all, I've been moved by The Passion of the people who work here and the dedication of all those who have helped make this important project succeed. "

The Duchess spoke to an invited audience at the official opening of V& A Dundee

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Source of news: bbc.com

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