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Scottish Labour MSP Suspended Amid Inappropriate Conduct Allegations

9/28/2025

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Foysol Choudhury, Scottish Labour MSP and Edinburgh Mela vice-chair, has been suspended over an allegation of inappropriate conduct.
Choudhury will sit as an independent during the party’s investigation.
The move follows MSP Colin Smyth’s suspension and arrest on separate charges; Scottish Labour says complaints are taken seriously.
SNP MP Kirsty Blackman demands transparency; Rachael Hamilton calls Labour's handling chaotic.

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Foysol Choudhury, Scottish Labour MSP and Edinburgh Mela vice-chair, has been suspended over an allegation of inappropriate conduct.
Choudhury will sit as an independent during the party’s investigation.
The move follows MSP Colin Smyth’s suspension and arrest on separate charges; Scottish Labour says complaints are taken seriously.
SNP MP Kirsty Blackman demands transparency; Rachael Hamilton calls Labour's handling chaotic.