Ministers are refusing to publish the outcome of a bullying probe into SNP MP Fergus Ewing in case it “deters” future complainers. Officials also claimed disclosure could make politicians who are complained about less likely to cooperate with any investigations.
Scottish Labour Deputy Leader Jackie Baillie said: “This is complete nonsense. No one is asking for the names of complainants to be released - this is about the outcome of the investigation only.
"These comments go against every principle of public transparency, accountability, and the SNP’s own actions in previous cases. What is it about this case that has made the SNP change their tune?”
