Career
He was re-elected in October 1974, but at the 1979 general election he was defeated by the Conservative John MacKay. MacCormick died on the night of 19 September 2014 aged 74.
He was re-elected in October 1974, but at the 1979 general election he was defeated by the Conservative John MacKay. MacCormick died on the night of 19 September 2014 aged 74.
46th United Kingdom Parliament. 47th United Kingdom Parliament]
On his second attempt, MacCormick was elected Member of Parliament for Argyll at the February 1974 general election, gaining the seat from the Conservatives. MacCormick was one of the original members of the Social Democratic Party (Social Democratic Party), founded in 1981.