The Labour leader of North Lanarkshire council is to face a challenge for his job, the Daily Record understands. Jim Logue will go head-to-head with Heather Brannan-McVey for control of one of Scotland’s largest local authorities.
The SNP took control of the council last year for the first time in their history, but lost power after the resignation of Jordan Linden as leader. Logue succeeded Linden, but it is understood Brannan-McVey will challenge for the post and the vote is on Monday.
A party source said: "Despite there being a lot of respect for Jim across the group, there’s a recognition that under his leadership we won less seats than we expected at the last election.
