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Scottish minister resigns over claims he sent messages to a teenage boy
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February 6, 2020
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2:45Now PlayingA top SNP minister has resigned after being accused of sending hundreds of messages to a 16-year-old boy.
According to The Scottish Sun, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay sent the teenager 270 messages after befriending him on Facebook and Instagram.
In a statement, Mr Mackay said he took "full responsibility" for his actions and admitted he had "behaved foolishly".
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