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Scottish Justice Secretary Faces No-Confidence Vote Amid Controversy

12/16/2025

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Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance faces a no-confidence vote over allegations she misled Parliament about child sexual abuse.
Labour leader Anas Sarwar accused her of breaching the ministerial code and losing the trust of victims.
The Scottish Greens oppose the motion, saying the issue should not be politicized.
Professor Alexis Jay urged Constance to clarify her remarks, contradicting her claim about the necessity of a grooming gangs inquiry.

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Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance faces a no-confidence vote over allegations she misled Parliament about child sexual abuse.
Labour leader Anas Sarwar accused her of breaching the ministerial code and losing the trust of victims.
The Scottish Greens oppose the motion, saying the issue should not be politicized.
Professor Alexis Jay urged Constance to clarify her remarks, contradicting her claim about the necessity of a grooming gangs inquiry.