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In November 2006 he won the Best Scot at Westminster section of the [[Scottish Politician of the Year]] awards for instigating the inquiry into possible abuse of the honours system.<ref>[http://www.theherald.co.uk/politics/74686.html "The SNP's Angus MacNeil was the Best Scot at Westminster for instigating an inquiry into possible abuse of the honours system."], ''[[The Herald (Glasgow)|The Herald]]'', 17 November 2006</ref> |
In November 2006 he won the Best Scot at Westminster section of the [[Scottish Politician of the Year]] awards for instigating the inquiry into possible abuse of the honours system.<ref>[http://www.theherald.co.uk/politics/74686.html "The SNP's Angus MacNeil was the Best Scot at Westminster for instigating an inquiry into possible abuse of the honours system."], ''[[The Herald (Glasgow)|The Herald]]'', 17 November 2006</ref> |
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In 2007, the Sunday Mail reported MacNeil had "kissed and fondled" two teenage girls in a hotel room in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/6540699.stm |publsiher=BBC News |date=10 April 2007 |title=Police probed MP spy allegations |accessdate=28 March 2010 }}</ref> |
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He also received highly prestigious awards from the ''[[The Spectator|Spectator]]'' Magazine and the Political Studies Society for setting the political agenda in the UK in 2006 |
He also received highly prestigious awards from the ''[[The Spectator|Spectator]]'' Magazine and the Political Studies Society for setting the political agenda in the UK in 2006 |
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He is a member of the editorial board for political monthly ''[[Total Politics]]''. |
He is a member of the editorial board for political monthly ''[[Total Politics]]''. |
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=== Expenses === |
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MacNeil had the highest bill for travel in 2006-2007.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-claim-pound88m-expenses-on-top-of-the-pound60675-each-gets-in-salary-397962.html |newspaper=Independent |title=MPs claim £88m expenses on top of the £60,675 each gets in salary |first=Nigel |last=Morris |date=26 October 2007 |accessdate=28 March 2010 }}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 18:25, 28 March 2010
Angus Brendan MacNeil | |
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| Member of Parliament for Na h-Eileanan an Iar | |
| Assumed office 5 May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Calum MacDonald |
| Majority | 1,441 (10.4 %) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 July 1970 Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Alma mater | University of Strathclyde |
| Profession | Engineer, reporter, teacher |
| Website | SNP.org |
Angus Brendan MacNeil (born 21 July 1970) is the Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Na h-Eileanan an Iar.
He is the SNP's spokesperson for Transport, for Tourism, for Fishing, Food and Rural Affairs and for Scotland Office matters.
Early life
MacNeil was educated at Castlebay Secondary School, Barra, and the Nicolson Institute, Stornoway, before graduating from Strathclyde University in 1992.
Career
He worked as an engineer and as a reporter for BBC Radio Scotland before qualifying as a teacher in 1996 at Jordanhill College.
He was elected in the 2005 general election, defeating Calum MacDonald of the Labour Party.
In March 2006, MacNeil came to widespread public attention after lodging a formal complaint with the Metropolitan Police regarding the Labour Party Cash for Peerages scandal. In April 2006, he and former "anti-corruption" MP Martin Bell wrote to prime minister, Tony Blair calling for all appointments to the House of Lords to be suspended in the wake of the scandal.[1]
In November 2006 he won the Best Scot at Westminster section of the Scottish Politician of the Year awards for instigating the inquiry into possible abuse of the honours system.[2]
In 2007, the Sunday Mail reported MacNeil had "kissed and fondled" two teenage girls in a hotel room in 2005.[3]
He also received highly prestigious awards from the Spectator Magazine and the Political Studies Society for setting the political agenda in the UK in 2006
He is a member of the editorial board for political monthly Total Politics.
Expenses
MacNeil had the highest bill for travel in 2006-2007.[4]
References
- ^ MacNeil presses Blair over honours
- ^ "The SNP's Angus MacNeil was the Best Scot at Westminster for instigating an inquiry into possible abuse of the honours system.", The Herald, 17 November 2006
- ^ "Police probed MP spy allegations". 10 April 2007. Retrieved 28 March 2010.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|publsiher=ignored (|publisher=suggested) (help) - ^ Morris, Nigel (26 October 2007). "MPs claim £88m expenses on top of the £60,675 each gets in salary". Independent. Retrieved 28 March 2010.