JOHN Swinney has apologised to the victims of former council leader Jordan Linden as he insisted the SNP has “an effective process in place” for scrutinising abusive behaviour.
He made the comments on Saturday, the day after the SNP announced an independent review into its complaint handling procedures, in the wake of Linden’s conviction for sex and stalking offences.
Linden – the former leader of...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights systemic failures in political accountability and the courage of victims in seeking justice. Swinney’s apology and the SNP’s review suggest institutional introspection, though the anonymous victim’s claim that Linden was "enabled" raises questions about prior awareness and inaction. The 2023 recording of Carragher’s response—prioritising political optics over victim support—underscores a tension between institutional self-preservation and ethica...