{"id":191573,"date":"2024-12-09T16:25:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T16:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/09\/cammy-day-edinburgh-council-leader-quits-over-alleged-messages\/"},"modified":"2024-12-09T16:25:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T16:25:02","slug":"cammy-day-edinburgh-council-leader-quits-over-alleged-messages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/09\/cammy-day-edinburgh-council-leader-quits-over-alleged-messages\/","title":{"rendered":"Cammy Day: Edinburgh council leader quits over alleged messages"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The leader of Edinburgh City Council has resigned after police launched an investigation into an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.<\/p>\n

Labour’s Cammy Day had been suspended by the party pending the outcome of the probe.<\/p>\n

It was reported by the Sunday Mail<\/a> that Day had “bombarded” Ukrainian refugees with messages, including asking sexually explicit questions.<\/p>\n

He confirmed his decision to stand down as council leader in a letter to the chief executive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

“It undermines the dedicated efforts of my colleagues and council officers.<\/p>\n

“That’s why it’s time for me to step aside as leader.”<\/p>\n

Day said he had not yet been contacted by police, but said he would fully cooperate with their investigation.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“I love Edinburgh and it has been an enormous privilege to have played a part in its success.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One of the refugees spoken to by Day told BBC Scotland News the council leader sent them messages on social media and added them on a dating site.<\/p>\n

The Ukrainian, who came to Scotland following Russia’s invasion in 2022, claimed Day asked them sexually explicit questions and suggested meeting for wine.<\/p>\n

The refugee said they were uncomfortable with the contact but felt pressure to respond given his status – and were afraid of his influence.<\/p>\n

A former community development worker, Day moved into politics in his 30s, becoming a councillor in 2008.<\/p>\n

He has led a minority Labour administration since 2022.<\/p>\n

His resignation leaves the party with 10 seats. The council’s largest group, the SNP, has 17.<\/p>\n

SNP, Conservative and Liberal Democrat councillors had called on Day to step down.<\/p>\n

Police Scotland said it was investigating a complaint of inappropriate behaviour made on 22 October.<\/p>\n

The force also confirmed that a report had been made about Day earlier this year but no criminality had been established.<\/p>\n

Edinburgh city council said it dealt with complaints through “established processes” in consultation with an independent whistleblowing service and, where appropriate, Police Scotland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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