Jackie Baillie
Jackie Baillie
Party: Scottish Labour Constituency/Region: Dumbarton First elected: 7 May 2026 Previous roles: Long-serving Labour MSP. Deputy leader?
Bio
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full name | Dame Jacqueline Marie Baillie |
| Born | 15 January 1964 (age 62), British Hong Kong |
| Party | Scottish Labour |
| Current office | Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour |
| Previous roles | Acting Leader (2017, 2021), Minister for Social Justice (2000–2001), MSP since 1999 |
| Education | University of Strathclyde, University of Glasgow |
| Pre-politics profession | Politician |
Twitter/X Discussion
Source: Nitter (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026
Accounts: @gilchrist_kenny, @weenell3, @KennyFarq, @msm_monitor
- Described as 'just a Labour potato' by critics
- Accused of keeping quiet about radiation leaks in Loch Long
- Questioned what Nicola Sturgeon knew about SNP finances
- Attacked for bringing up 'political vomit' against Sturgeon
Reddit Discussion
Source: Eddrit (via Docker on Windows PC), 27 May 2026
Key threads found:
- r/Scotland — Why was Jackie Baillie crying today?
Sources
- Scottish Parliament website
- Wikipedia — 2026 Scottish Parliament election