The second McConnell government (20 May 2003 – 16 May 2007) was formed following the 2003 general election to the 2nd Scottish Parliament. Jack McConnell was re-appointed as

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on 20 May 2003 and headed another Labour– Liberal Democrat

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History

On 14 May Labour and Liberal Democrat MSPs voted on a coalition deal, that had been finalised between the parties negotiating teams.

List of ministers

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:McConnell ministry, Second Scottish governments 2003 establishments in Scotland 2007 disestablishments in Scotland Coalition governments of the United Kingdom Ministries of Elizabeth II