Colin Mackay (journalist) explained

Colin Mackay
Nationality:	Scottish
Occupation:	Broadcaster, journalist
Employer:	Bauer Radio (1999–2015) STV (2015–present)
Known For:	STV News Scotland Tonight

Colin Mackay is a Scottish journalist who works as a political editor for STV News and occasional relief presenter of Scotland Tonight.

Career

Mackay joined STV in 2015 replacing Claire Stewart.^[1] Prior to this Mackay worked for Bauer Radio for 16 years as their Scottish Political Editor.^[2]

In 2007 Mackay won "News Reporter of the Year award" at the Independent Radio News Awards; Mackay said: "I'm honoured to receive and I'm extremely flattered to be recognised in such a category."^[3]

Mackay became Political Editor of STV News in 2019, taking over the role from Bernard Ponsonby, who became Special Correspondent.^{[4] [5]}

In 2023, he interviewed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. A recording of the encounter went viral, as Sunak appeared to evade Mackay's questioning about whether or not he would recognize hypothetical Scottish independence.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: STV Claire Tweets She's Going Off Air – Daily Business. Daily Business. 12 May 2015 . 12 May 2016.
2. Web site: - STV plc. stvplc.tv. 12 May 2016.
3. Web site: Reporter of Year Title for Mackay. allmediascotland.com. 12 May 2016.
4. News: Colin Mackay – Political Editor . STV News.
5. News: STV announces Leaders' Debate programme and Election 2021 coverage . 6 April 2021 . STV plc.
6. Web site: Nicholson . Kate . 16 January 2023 . ICYMI, Here's Rishi Sunak Being Torn Apart By A Journalist In A Very Awkward Interview . 6 January 2024 . HuffPost UK . en.