Scots councillor investigated after accusing rivals of 'wanting to kill people' during IndyRef debate
An SNP councillor in Renfrewshire is being investigated by an ethics watchdog after accusing political rivals of “wanting to kill people” during a debate on independence. Will Mylet, who represents Paisley East and Central, made the comments at a full council meeting in June.
"That’s the difference and that’s what I want to change. I want Scotland to be away from nuclear weapons and your parties support Trident on the Clyde. They will never remove it, it will never appear in your manifesto. Again, we’ve got the crocodile tears, every single time.” Councillor Mylet’s language sparked a complaint to the Ethical Standards Commissioner from Councillor Alec Leishman, which has since been accepted for investigation. He considered the rant to include “bullying and offensive language”, which he found “distressing and upsetting” and incompatible with the Councillors’ Code of Conduct.
If the complaint is upheld, Councillor Mylet will have an opportunity to consider the conclusion and provide comments before the outcome of the investigation is reported to the Standards Commission for Scotland. It could then decide to ask the Ethical Standards Commission to investigate further, hold a public hearing or take no action.
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