About Tom McCabe
Lived 1954 – 2015 (aged 60). Tom McCabe was a British politician.
Member of the Scottish Parliament
McCabe was elected to the Scottish Parliament for Hamilton South in 1999. As this was the first constituency to declare its results, he was the first ever MSP to be elected.
He was first appointed Minister for Parliament in the Scottish Executive from 1999 to 2001. Following Jack McConnell's appointment as First Minister he was out of office until after the 2003 Scottish Parliament election, when he returned as Deputy Minister for Health and Community Care. In October 2004 he was promoted to Minister for Finance and Public Service Reform in place of Andy Kerr.
McCabe died from cancer in April 2015, after a period of illness. A new residential street in Hamilton was named in his honour two years after his death.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom McCabe?
British politician (1954-2015)
When was Tom McCabe born?
Tom McCabe was born on 28 April 1954 in Hamilton.
When did Tom McCabe die?
Tom McCabe died on 19 April 2015 in Hamilton.
What was Tom McCabe's occupation?
Tom McCabe was a politician.
What nationality was Tom McCabe?
Tom McCabe was British.
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