GLASGOW LET DOWN BY LABOUR

GLASGOW LET DOWN BY LABOUR

DISAPPOINTMENT AS LABOUR HIDE FROM INDEPENDENT SCRUTINY

The SNP in Glasgow expressed their disappointment after Labour and Lib Dem
Councillors voted to prevent independent scrutiny of recent allegations
made about the handling of former Council leader Purcell's resignation and
the practices at Glasgow's Arms length organisations.

Opposition leader and SNP Councillor James Dornan said:

"Labour today had the chance to put their actions and the actions of the
council they run up for independent scrutiny and they failed.

"If they have nothing to hide - as they repeatedly claimed - then why were
they so scared of independent scrutiny.

"The reports in the media and the drip drip allegations of cronyism, party
donations with public funds and a jobs for the Labour boys culture has
damaged Glasgow. The inquiry we were asking for would have given this
council the chance to clear it's name and put all these issues beyond
doubt.

"Instead Labour prefer to keep their business behind closed doors.

"The ridiculous situation of Cllr Watson - forced to resign over
inappropriate expenses claims trying to defend his and Labour's actions
was sheer farce.

"The people of Glasgow have been let down by Labour and their Lib dem
allies today. However they can be assured the SNP will do everything in
our power to ensure that these issues are properly investigated either
within or outwith the council chambers."