{"id":91234,"date":"2024-07-09T16:44:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T16:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/09\/angus-provost-brian-boyd-resigns-over-rant-that-left-councillor-in-tears\/"},"modified":"2024-07-09T16:44:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T16:44:07","slug":"angus-provost-brian-boyd-resigns-over-rant-that-left-councillor-in-tears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/09\/angus-provost-brian-boyd-resigns-over-rant-that-left-councillor-in-tears\/","title":{"rendered":"Angus provost Brian Boyd resigns over rant that left councillor in tears"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The provost of Angus has resigned after he berated a councillor to tears during a public meeting.<\/p>\n

Brian Boyd announced he is stepping down from the role with immediate effect after video footage emerged online of the incident on 20 June.<\/p>\n

Mr Boyd was branded a “verbal bully” for his “hysterical and theatrical outburst” by a fellow councillor after clips were shared on social media.<\/p>\n

The independent councillor described himself as a “very dramatic person” when he previously apologised during the council meeting for going “over the score” with Lois Speed.<\/p>\n

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But in a statement on Tuesday, after the video was posted online following the general election, Mr Boyd said: “While I have thoroughly enjoyed serving the people of Angus as their provost, I recognise that my behaviour fell below my own personal standards.<\/p>\n

“Therefore, I will continue to put Angus first and be standing down with immediate effect.”<\/p>\n

Mr Boyd added he will continue to act as a councillor for the Carnoustie and District ward.<\/p>\n

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In the video, independent councillor Lois Smith is interrupted as she attempts to ask a question.<\/p>\n

Mr Boyd is seen standing up, stating: “Councillor Speed, when I stand up, everyone here sits down.”<\/p>\n

He then reads out the council’s policy on standing orders, adding: “When the convener starts to speak, any member who is standing will resume his or her seat.<\/p>\n

“No other member will stand and the convener shall be heard without interruption. Have I made myself clear? Thank you.”<\/p>\n

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Ms Speed responds that she is “very confused” and was building up to her question.<\/p>\n

Mr Boyd is recorded replying: “So, carry on with your question then, and relevance, please. Thank you.”<\/p>\n

Ms Speed, the councillor for Arbroath East and Lunan, is then seen getting emotional before leaving the room.<\/p>\n

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One colleague describes Mr Boyd’s behaviour as “unfair”, while another brands it a “disgrace”.<\/p>\n

The meeting stopped for a break following the incident.<\/p>\n

Mr Boyd later apologised, saying: “As you can see it’s a very terse day and I think this is the opportune moment for me to apologise to Lois, or councillor Speed, for my overreaction.<\/p>\n

“I’m a very dramatic person at the best of times and I did go over the score on that. I hope you accept my apology.”<\/p>\n

Ms Speed was contacted for comment.<\/p>\n

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Scottish Conservatives councillor Craig Fotheringham told Sky News Mr Boyd was not fit to hold the title of provost.<\/p>\n

The Monifieth and Sidlaw ward councillor stated: “Councillor Boyd has made the correct decision as he’s nothing short of a verbal bully and not fit to hold a public office.<\/p>\n

“Councillor Speed was clearly shocked, shaken and extremely upset by his hysterical and theatrical outburst, which has no place in society, never mind a public office.<\/p>\n

“I’m delighted that he has resigned as provost of Angus as he’s not fit to hold that title.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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