Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury suspended amid misconduct probe

Scottish Labour has suspended Lothian MSP Foysol Choudhury pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct. Choudhury, who was elected in 2021 and is the first Scottish Bangladeshi elected to Holyrood, will sit as an independent during the investigation. This suspension follows a previous case involving Labour MSP Colin Smyth, who was suspended after being charged with possession of indecent images. The Labour Party maintains it takes all complaints seriously and follows strict procedures to investigate and act appropriately. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar faces criticism amid these scandals, with the SNP calling for full transparency and accountability. The suspensions occur just before Labour's annual conference, highlighting ongoing challenges within the party.