Scottish finance secretary quits over alleged messages to teenage boy podsolic

His resignation came hours before he was due to deliver next year's budget.

Mackay apologized in a statement Thursday, saying he took 'full responsibility' for his 'foolish' actions.

'I apologize unreservedly to the individual involved and his family. I spoke last night with the First Minister and tendered my resignation with immediate effect,' he said.



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'Serving in government has been a huge privilege and I am sorry to have let colleagues and supporters down,' he added.

The Scottish Sun first reported the story and published the full text exchanges with the boy, whom Mackay allegedly befriended on Facebook and Instagram.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accepted Mackay's resignation, saying the former lawmaker 'has made a significant contribution to government, however he recognizes that his behaviour has failed to meet the standards required.'

Sturgeon later announced during First Minister's Questions on Thursday that Mackay had been suspended from the Scottish National Party (SNP), PA news agency reported.

'I can also advise that this morning he has been suspended from both the SNP and our parliamentary group pending further investigation,' she added.

'I apologize unreservedly to the individual involved and his family. I spoke last night with the First Minister and tendered my resignation with immediate effect,' he said. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accepted Mackay's resignation, saying the former lawmaker 'has made a significant contribution to government, however he recognizes that his behaviour has failed to meet the standards required.' Mackay apologized in a statement Thursday, saying he took 'full responsibility' for his 'foolish' actions. The Scottish Sun first reported the story and published the full text exchanges with the boy, whom Mackay allegedly befriended on Facebook and Instagram. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accepted Mackay's resignation, saying the former lawmaker 'has made a significant contribution to government, however he recognizes that his behaviour has failed to meet the standards required.' His resignation came hours before he was due to deliver next year's budget. 'I apologize unreservedly to the individual involved and his family. I spoke last night with the First Minister and tendered my resignation with immediate effect,' he said. 'I can also advise that this morning he has been suspended from both the SNP and our parliamentary group pending further investigation,' she added. The Scottish Sun first reported the story and published the full text exchanges with the boy, whom Mackay allegedly befriended on Facebook and Instagram. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accepted Mackay's resignation, saying the former lawmaker 'has made a significant contribution to government, however he recognizes that his behaviour has failed to meet the standards required.' Mackay apologized in a statement Thursday, saying he took 'full responsibility' for his 'foolish' actions. 'Serving in government has been a huge privilege and I am sorry to have let colleagues and supporters down,' he added. Sturgeon later announced during First Minister's Questions on Thursday that Mackay had been suspended from the Scottish National Party (SNP), PA news agency reported. Sturgeon later announced during First Minister's Questions on Thursday that Mackay had been suspended from the Scottish National Party (SNP), PA news agency reported. The Scottish Sun first reported the story and published the full text exchanges with the boy, whom Mackay allegedly befriended on Facebook and Instagram. 'I apologize unreservedly to the individual involved and his family. I spoke last night with the First Minister and tendered my resignation with immediate effect,' he said. Sturgeon later announced during First Minister's Questions on Thursday that Mackay had been suspended from the Scottish National Party (SNP), PA news agency reported. Mackay apologized in a statement Thursday, saying he took 'full responsibility' for his 'foolish' actions. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accepted Mackay's resignation, saying the former lawmaker 'has made a significant contribution to government, however he recognizes that his behaviour has failed to meet the standards required.' Mackay apologized in a statement Thursday, saying he took 'full responsibility' for his 'foolish' actions. The Scottish Sun first reported the story and published the full text exchanges with the boy, whom Mackay allegedly befriended on Facebook and Instagram. Sturgeon later announced during First Minister's Questions on Thursday that Mackay had been suspended from the Scottish National Party (SNP), PA news agency reported. 'I apologize unreservedly to the individual involved and his family. I spoke last night with the First Minister and tendered my resignation with immediate effect,' he said. 'Serving in government has been a huge privilege and I am sorry to have let colleagues and supporters down,' he added. His resignation came hours before he was due to deliver next year's budget. 'I can also advise that this morning he has been suspended from both the SNP and our parliamentary group pending further investigation,' she added. Mackay apologized in a statement Thursday, saying he took 'full responsibility' for his 'foolish' actions. 'I can also advise that this morning he has been suspended from both the SNP and our parliamentary group pending further investigation,' she added. Sturgeon later announced during First Minister's Questions on Thursday that Mackay had been suspended from the Scottish National Party (SNP), PA news agency reported. 'Serving in government has been a huge privilege and I am sorry to have let colleagues and supporters down,' he added. The Scottish Sun first reported the story and published the full text exchanges with the boy, whom Mackay allegedly befriended on Facebook and Instagram. His resignation came hours before he was due to deliver next year's budget.

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