David Cairns
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David Cairns (born August 7, 1966 in Greenock , Scotland , † May 9, 2011 in London ) was a Scottish politician of the Scottish Labor Party .
Life
Cairns studied Roman Catholic theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University and the Franciscan Training Center in Canterbury . From 1991 to 1994 he served as a Catholic priest in Scotland and London. In 1994 he left the Catholic priesthood and began a professional career as a politician. From 2001 to 2005, Cairns MP for the constituency of Inverclyde , succeeding Norman Godman in the British House of Commons . From July 1, 2007 to September 16, 2008, Cairns was Secretary of State for Scotland, succeeding George Foulkes, Baron Foulkes of Cumnock . Cairns died of acute liver failure. He left his life partner.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ House of Commons: First speech in the House of Commons in Cairns
- ↑ BBC: Minister quits in Brown protest
- ^ Guardian: David Cairns Obituary
- ↑ telegraph.co.uk: David Cairns
- ^ David Cairns Foundation
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cairns, David |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Scottish politician (Scottish Labor Party), member of the House of Commons |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 7th August 1966 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Greenock , Scotland |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 9, 2011 |
| Place of death | London |