Derek Mackay

Derek Mackay is a Scottish politician and former member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), known for his role as a former Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution in Scotland. Mackay's political career has been marked by his involvement in key financial decisions and budgetary matters for the Scottish government. However, he resigned from his position in February 2020 following revelations about inappropriate messages sent to a teenager, which led to significant media scrutiny and his subsequent departure from frontline politics.