Age, Biography and Wiki
John Finnie was born on 31 December, 1956 in Clunes, Lochaber, Scotland, is a Scottish politician (born 1956). Discover John Finnie's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
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| Occupation |
Police officer |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
31 December 1956 |
| Birthday |
31 December |
| Birthplace |
Clunes, Lochaber, Scotland |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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John Finnie Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, John Finnie height not available right now. We will update John Finnie's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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| Children |
Ruth Maguire |
John Finnie Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Finnie worth at the age of 67 years old? John Finnie’s income source is mostly from being a successful officer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated John Finnie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
officer |
John Finnie Social Network
Timeline
John Bradford Finnie (born 31 December 1956) is a Scottish Greens politician.
Finnie became a police officer in 1976 and served with the Lothian and Borders Police and then as a uniformed Constable, latterly a Constable Dog Handler within the Northern Constabulary.
He was a full-time elected official – Constable Secretary, local branch of the Scottish Police Federation (SPF).
Finnie developed political awareness while still at High School and joined the SNP at 16 years old.
He first stood as a candidate in a 2006 by-election for a Highland Council seat.
In 2007 he was elected to representing the Inverness Ness-side ward on Highland Council.
He was SNP group leader and an SNP-Independent administration was formed.
In June 2008 the coalition split.
In November 2010, Finnie wrote to the Lord Advocate, urging her to reinvestigate the case of Willie McRae, who died in 1985.
Finnie was elected to the Scottish Parliament in the 2011 election.
He was parliamentary liaison officer to the Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill.
Finnie resigned from the SNP on 23 October 2012 over the party's decision to support NATO membership for an independent Scotland, attending Holyrood as an independent member.
In November of that year, he denied rumours that he was planning to join the Scottish Socialist Party.
In November 2013, Finnie submitted a Private Member's Bill proposal seeking to abolish the requirement for mandatory involvement of religious representatives on local authorities’ education committees.
Eventually, in October 2014, he joined the Scottish Green Party although continued as an Independent MSP until the end of that session of parliament.
In March 2015, the Scottish Greens balloted their members to select candidates for the 2016 election, Finnie was placed top on their Highlands and Islands regional list.
He was the Green Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Highlands and Islands region from 2016 up until 2021, having previously sat as a Scottish National Party (SNP) member from 2011 to 2012 then as an independent from 2012 to 2016.
He was formerly a police officer and then a councillor.
Finnie was born in Clunes, and was educated at Achnacarry Primary and Lochaber High School.
He was re-elected in the 2016 election and was joined in the Scottish Parliament by his daughter, Ruth Maguire, who represents Cunninghame South for the SNP.
In November 2016 he was announced as a member of the Commission on Parliamentary Reform, having been nominated to represent the Scottish Greens.
In May 2017, Finnie introduced a Private Member's Bill proposal seeking equal protection from assault for children by prohibiting their physical punishment by parents and others in charge of them.
On 5 September 2017, the Scottish Government included support for his proposal in its Programme for Government for 2017–18.
The proposed measures became law on 7 November 2019 (Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019).
He announced in 2019 that he would not stand for re-election in 2021.
