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Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury Suspended Amid Harassment Allegations

10/1/2025

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Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury is suspended after allegations of harassment involving a female staffer at Holyrood.
The complaint, received by party headquarters, was confirmed after silence from Labour leadership; Choudhury, 56, faces jeopardy over his Holyrood candidacy.
Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader, said he was unaware of the allegations and stressed the investigation is independent. The move follows Smyth's suspension.

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Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury is suspended after allegations of harassment involving a female staffer at Holyrood.
The complaint, received by party headquarters, was confirmed after silence from Labour leadership; Choudhury, 56, faces jeopardy over his Holyrood candidacy.
Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader, said he was unaware of the allegations and stressed the investigation is independent. The move follows Smyth's suspension.