Henry McLeish
Former First Minister of Scotland · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Born 1948 · age 78
Henry Baird McLeish is a Scottish politician, author, academic and former professional footballer who served as First Minister of Scotland from 2000 to 2001. With a term of 1 year, 12 days, he is the shortest serving holder of that office.
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McLeish, third from the right, seated at the first meeting of the Dewar government, 1999
Queen Elizabeth II gives McLeish royal warrant of appointment ahead of his swearing-in as first minister of Scotland the Court of Session.
McLeish (right) during a Closer to Europe engagement, 2000
McLeish at a charity football match in 2011About this person
He served as the Leader of the Labour Party in the Scottish Parliament from 2000 to 2001.
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United Kingdom
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Born 1948 · age 78
