Labour councillor Mathew Buchanan told Anas Sarwar he nearly quit over the 'poisonous' state of his party's group.
Labour’s campaign in a pivotal Westminster by-election has been jolted by claims of “secrecy, fear and intimidation” in the local council they run.
Despite tensions, party members in South Lanarkshire have put on a united front to help Labour candidate Michael Shanks win the looming Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.“I’m sure you are aware of various complaints of bullying and intimidation within the South Lanarkshire Labour group. Buchanan also claimed Fagan’s allies had tried to minimise discussion on the impact of his suspension.
SNP by-election candidate Katy Loudon said: "Labour Cllr Buchanan hit the nail on the head - there is a problem with Labour in South Lanarkshire. They have a suspended Leader, a twice-censured depute, and this leaked letter shows that, just like Sir Keir Starmer, Labour leaders in South Lanarkshire have completely ditched their principles.
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