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John Swinney Apologises as SNP Launches Independent Review After Linden Conviction
John Swinney apologised to victims as SNP initiates independent review of complaints process after Jordan Linden’s conviction for 10 offences, including five sexual assaults.
- Following Jordan Linden's conviction on Thursday for 10 offences, First Minister John Swinney apologized to victims on Saturday, announcing an independent review of the Scottish National Party's complaints procedures.
- Pressure mounted after reports revealed Swinney ignored a September 2025 letter urging an investigation, while victims claimed they were "called liars" and ignored by party leadership for years.
- North Lanarkshire councillor Cameron McManus told BBC Scotland News the party handled the situation "horrendously," noting that victims were "ignored or it was downplayed" when seeking help within the SNP.
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perspectivemedia.comYousaf: SNP must reflect on criticism in case of sex offender ex-council leader
Jordan Linden was convicted of 10 separate offences on Thursday, including five sexual assaults.
·London, United Kingdom
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left, 44% Center
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- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
45% Left
L 45%
C 44%
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