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| Labour council leader quits over alleged messages | Labour council leader quits over alleged messages |
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| Cammy Day has led the Labour-run administration since 2022 | Cammy Day has led the Labour-run administration since 2022 |
| The leader of Edinburgh City Council has resigned after police launched an investigation into an allegation of inappropriate behaviour. | The leader of Edinburgh City Council has resigned after police launched an investigation into an allegation of inappropriate behaviour. |
| Labour's Cammy Day had been suspended by the party pending the outcome of the probe. | Labour's Cammy Day had been suspended by the party pending the outcome of the probe. |
| It was reported by the Sunday Mail, external that Day had "bombarded" Ukrainian refugees with messages, including asking sexually explicit questions. | It was reported by the Sunday Mail, external that Day had "bombarded" Ukrainian refugees with messages, including asking sexually explicit questions. |
| He confirmed his decision to stand down as council leader in a letter to the chief executive. | He confirmed his decision to stand down as council leader in a letter to the chief executive. |
| He said in a statement: "The recent commentary on my personal life is detracting from the important work this Labour-led council does for the people of Edinburgh. | He said in a statement: "The recent commentary on my personal life is detracting from the important work this Labour-led council does for the people of Edinburgh. |
| "It undermines the dedicated efforts of my colleagues and council officers. | "It undermines the dedicated efforts of my colleagues and council officers. |
| "That's why it's time for me to step aside as leader." | "That's why it's time for me to step aside as leader." |
| Day said he had not yet been contacted by police, but said he would fully cooperate with their investigation. | Day said he had not yet been contacted by police, but said he would fully cooperate with their investigation. |
| He added: "I am hugely proud of what we've achieved for the capital during my time as leader and truly believe that Edinburgh is a better, fairer city as a result. | He added: "I am hugely proud of what we've achieved for the capital during my time as leader and truly believe that Edinburgh is a better, fairer city as a result. |
| "I'm also proud to have led a way of successfully doing politics across divides, finding a way to deliver on our priorities for our people and our city. | "I'm also proud to have led a way of successfully doing politics across divides, finding a way to deliver on our priorities for our people and our city. |
| "I love Edinburgh and it has been an enormous privilege to have played a part in its success." | "I love Edinburgh and it has been an enormous privilege to have played a part in its success." |
| Cammy Day become an Edinburgh councillor in 2008 | |
| One of the refugees contacted by Day told BBC Scotland News the council leader sent them messages on social media and added them on a dating site. | |
| The Ukrainian, who came to Scotland following Russia's invasion in 2022, claimed Day asked them sexually explicit questions and suggested meeting for wine. | The Ukrainian, who came to Scotland following Russia's invasion in 2022, claimed Day asked them sexually explicit questions and suggested meeting for wine. |
| The refugee said they were uncomfortable with the contact but felt pressure to respond given his status - and were afraid of his influence. | The refugee said they were uncomfortable with the contact but felt pressure to respond given his status - and were afraid of his influence. |
| A former community development worker, Day moved into politics in his 30s, becoming a councillor in 2008. | A former community development worker, Day moved into politics in his 30s, becoming a councillor in 2008. |
| He has led a minority Labour administration since 2022. | He has led a minority Labour administration since 2022. |
| Police Scotland said it was investigating a complaint of inappropriate behaviour made on 22 October. | Police Scotland said it was investigating a complaint of inappropriate behaviour made on 22 October. |
| The force also confirmed that a report had been made about Day earlier this year but no criminality had been established. | The force also confirmed that a report had been made about Day earlier this year but no criminality had been established. |
| Edinburgh city council said it dealt with complaints through "established processes" in consultation with an independent whistleblowing service and, where appropriate, Police Scotland. | Edinburgh city council said it dealt with complaints through "established processes" in consultation with an independent whistleblowing service and, where appropriate, Police Scotland. |
| SNP, Conservative and Liberal Democrat councillors had called on Day to step down as leader. | |
| Anas Sarwar said Cammy Day was immediately suspended when his party became aware of the allegations | |
| Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar described the allegations as "deeply distressing". | |
| He told BBC Scotland's Sunday Show that the party became aware of the claims on Saturday and Day was immediately suspended. | |
| A Scottish Labour spokesperson said the party took all complaints seriously and that they are investigated in line with party policy. | |
| First Minister John Swinney described the allegations as "deeply concerning". He said any complaints should be investigated "fully and comprehensively". | |
| The Ukrainian consulate in Edinburgh has also expressed concerns about the reports. | |
| It said it "looks forward to the results of the investigation and expresses hope for a fair resolution of this case". | |
| Edinburgh council parties have been invited to offer their nominations for the next leader ahead of a full council meeting next Thursday. | |
| The resignation of Cammy Day has the potential to lead to a change in the administration in Edinburgh - not simply a new council leader. | |
| In Scottish councils, it is rare for one party to have an overall majority. | |
| There is no rule which says the single biggest party has to be part of the administration. Deals have to be done. | |
| In Edinburgh, the SNP is the single biggest party but is in opposition. | |
| Instead Labour governs as a minority with support from Lib Dem and Conservative councillors. | |
| Labour will be hoping to stay in charge of the administration but this is not a foregone conclusion. |