Ex-SNP councillor cleared of alleged conduct breach with 'New Scot' comment A FORMER SNP councillor who was accused of racism breached the code of conduct, it has been ruled. The National (Scotland) · Feb 4, 2025
Former SNP councillor's 'New Scot' comment breached code of conduct A FORMER SNP councillor who was accused of racism breached the code of conduct, it has been ruled ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2024
Councillor accused of racism resigns from the SNP and will face investigation Councillor Kairin van Sweeden will ‘step back’ from the party after she was accused of making racist remarks towards Labour councillor Deena Tissera. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
SNP councillor resigns membership amid 'New Scot' comment row An SNP councillor accused of making a racist comment has resigned her membership after Humza Yousaf labelled her language “unacceptable”. The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023
Humza Yousaf speaks out after SNP councillor's 'unacceptable' remarks Comments made by an SNP councillor in Aberdeen accused of racism have been branded “unacceptable” by the First Minister. The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2023
Yousaf: SNP councillor’s ‘new Scot’ comment to Labour opponent ‘unacceptable’ Aberdeen councillor Kairin van Sweeden made the comment to Sri Lanka-born, Labour rival Deena Tissera, during a debate. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Labour by-election candidate shielded from media amid claims of 'stitch up' LABOUR’S candidate for a potentially key Scottish by-election was shielded from media questions today amid accusations of a “stitch up” by the… The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023
Labour hopeful in Rutherglen and Hamilton West 'by election' seat has campaign footage from Aberdeen EXCLUSIVE: One of the pictures included in Councillor Deena Tissera's video was of Pittodrie stadium. Daily Record · May 9, 2023
Brit blogger faces deportation from Sri Lanka for posting photos of revolution online Kayleigh Fraser, from St Andrews, has been blogging about the "aragalaya", or struggle, that broke out in March over spiralling inflation Daily Mirror · Aug 12, 2022
Scared Scottish woman 'trapped in Sri Lanka' after discussing protest on social media Kayleigh Fraser, from St Andrews in Fife, was told to leave the country "immediately" by the company issuing her visa because authorities were investigating her. Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022
Scots woman in Sri Lanka 'doesn't feel safe' after having passport seized by authorities amid protests Kayleigh Fraser, who is originally from St Andrews, Fife, claims she was told to hand over the travel document by six immigration officers, who turned up at her door on Tuesday. Daily Record · Aug 5, 2022
Scot documenting protests in Sri Lanka has passport seized by authorities Kayleigh Fraser, from St Andrews, has been posting on social media about the ongoing demonstrations in the country. The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
Aberdeen City Council votes for 'buffer zones' at abortion clinics to prevent protests Campaigners have been asking for legislation to be implemented across Scotland to protects women's access to abortion services. Daily Record · Jul 13, 2022