Scotland's Finance Secretary quits amid claims he messaged 16 year old boy on social media

Scotland
# 06 February 2020 16:26 (UTC +04:00)

Derek Mackay has resigned after claims emerged that he had sent inappropriate messages to a schoolboy, APA reports citing BBC.

"I take full responsibility for my actions. I have behaved foolishly and I am truly sorry,” Mackay said as quoted by the Evening Standard.

"I apologise unreservedly to the individual involved and his family. I spoke last night with the First Minister and tendered my resignation with immediate effect,” he added.

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