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SNP Suspends Councillor After Linden's Sexual Assault Conviction

4/1/2026

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Tracy Carragher, a North Lanarkshire councillor, has been suspended from the Scottish National Party (SNP) after former council leader Jordan Linden was convicted of multiple sexual assaults.
The SNP's decision comes under pressure from parties, including Scottish Labour, which criticized its handling.
Carragher says she will cooperate with the inquiry, insisting Linden bears responsibility and that she is under investigation.

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Tracy Carragher, a North Lanarkshire councillor, has been suspended from the Scottish National Party (SNP) after former council leader Jordan Linden was convicted of multiple sexual assaults.
The SNP's decision comes under pressure from parties, including Scottish Labour, which criticized its handling.
Carragher says she will cooperate with the inquiry, insisting Linden bears responsibility and that she is under investigation.