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Back to EpisodesSNP Leader's Conviction: Party's Response and Victim Backlash
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Jordan Linden, former SNP leader of North Lanarkshire Council, convicted on serious charges including sexual assault and stalking. Leaked audio reveals councillors rallying around him, with Tracy Carragher testifying for his defense. SNP members raising safeguarding concerns suspended and bullied, forming their own group. SNP bigwigs react mixed, with Westminster leader Stephen Flynn urging defenders to rethink stance. First Minister John Swinney apologizes to victims and orders independent review. Linden faces sentencing May fifth, as SNP pushes for tighter protections.
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