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Scottish minister Jamie Hepburn quits after assault claim
Jamie Hepburn resigned after a formal bullying complaint by Douglas Ross, acknowledging his conduct fell short of ministerial standards and apologizing for using inappropriate language.
- Jamie Hepburn resigned as Minister for Parliamentary Business after being accused of assaulting Douglas Ross in a dispute over seagulls.
- Douglas Ross claimed Hepburn injured him by grabbing his shoulder and swearing, prompting a call for an investigation into the matter.
- In his resignation letter, Hepburn admitted his behavior was below standard, while denying any wrongdoing in relation to the ministerial code.
- Ross accepted Hepburn's resignation, appreciating his personal apology, while John Swinney expressed regret over Hepburn's departure.
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Jamie Hepburn MSP submitted his resignation letter to First Minister John Swinney on Friday (September 19), just hours after former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross lodged an official complaint against him.
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