Craig Mackinlay
Craig Mackinlay JP (born 7 October 1966) is a Conservative Party politician and businessman. Since May 2015, he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for South Thanet.
Craig Mackinlay JP MP | |
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Official portrait, 2017 | |
| Member of Parliament for South Thanet | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Laura Sandys |
| Majority | 10,587 (21.9%) |
| Member of Medway Council for River | |
| In office 3 May 2007 – 7 May 2015 | |
| Deputy Leader of the UK Independence Party | |
| In office September 1997 – 22 January 2000 | |
| Leader | Alan Sked Michael Holmes |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Graham Booth |
| Leader of the UK Independence Party | |
| Acting 6 August 1997 – September 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Sked |
| Succeeded by | Michael Holmes |
| Treasurer of the UK Independence Party | |
| In office 3 September 1993 – 6 August 1997 | |
| Leader | Michael Holmes |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 October 1966 Chatham, Kent, England |
| Political party | UK Independence Party (Before 2005) Conservative (2005–present) |
| Spouse | Kati Mackinlay |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
Initially a member of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), Mackinlay served as deputy leader of UKIP from 1997 to 2000 and as acting leader of UKIP in 1997, before joining the Conservative Party in 2005.
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