Jack McConnell

The Right Honourable Jack Wilson McConnell (born June 30, 1960 in Irvine, Ayrshire) is a Scottish politician, leader of the Labour Party in Scotland and the current First Minister of Scotland.

Early life and education

McConnell was born in Irvine and raised on a sheep farm near Lamlash on the Isle of Arran. He attended Arran High School and later went on to study education at the University of Stirling, where he joined ? and later presided over ? the Students' Association. Graduating in 1983 he began work as a mathematics teacher at Lornshill Academy in Alloa (a position he retained throughout his subsequent council service). The following year McConnell's political career began in earnest, with his election to Stirling District Council. McConnell served on the council for eight years, while retaining his job at Lornshill. He served as Treasurer from 1988 until 1992, and was the Leader of the council from 1990 until his 1992.

Related Topics:
Irvine - Lamlash - Isle of Arran - Education - University of Stirling - 1983 - Mathematics - Alloa - Stirling District Council - 1988 - 1992 - 1990

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