Nick Johnston (politician)
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Mid Scotland and Fife | |
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In office 6 May 1999 – August 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
5 January 1948 Filey |
| Political party | Scottish Conservative Party |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Jiménez-Olive |
Paul Nicholas Johnston (born 5 January 1948, Filey) is a Scottish politician.
Early life
He is the son of Joseph Leo Johnston and Winifred Vera Neale. He went to North Kesteven Grammar School in North Hykeham, Lincolnshire.
He joined the Royal Engineers and attended Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. From 1972 he worked in the car retail industry, becoming Group Operations Director of Eastern Western Motor Group.
Political career
He was a Conservative & Unionist Member of the Scottish Parliament for Mid Scotland and Fife from 1999 until his ill-health (stress-related pneumonia) induced resignation in August 2001.
His place in the Scottish Parliament was taken by Murdo Fraser.
He came out in favour of a Yes vote for Independence in December 2013.
Personal life
He married Catherine McPhee in 1972. They divorced in 1993, having one son and two daughters. He married Anna Jiménez-Olive in 1993, and they have two sons.
External links
- They Work For You
- Retiring in 2001 - Daily Telegraph
- January 2001 - BBC