Ex-council leader quits local authority and SNP ... - STV News
Jordan Linden has quit North Lanarkshire Council following fresh sexual harassment allegations.
news.stv.tvHere’s the latest on Jordan Linden as of May 2026:
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Jordan Linden, former SNP council leader in North Lanarkshire, has been in the news for a string of criminal charges related to sexual offences. Reports indicate he was convicted on multiple counts and faced sentencing in May 2026, after a trial that spanned several years of allegations dating from 2011 to 2021. This development followed his resignation from the council and from the SNP in 2023.
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The case has attracted ongoing media scrutiny in the UK, with outlets detailing the nature of the charges (including sexual assaults and related offences) and highlighting the impact on victims, as well as on political institutions involved in responding to complaints. Coverage notes Linden’s previously high-profile roles, including chairing the Scottish Youth Parliament, and the broader questions raised about handling misconduct allegations within political organizations.
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For context, Linden’s earlier career included leadership of North Lanarkshire Council until mid-2022 and a subsequent exit from both the council and the SNP amid misconduct allegations. The evolving story has continued to unfold through 2024–2026, with sentencing and appeals events referenced in multiple outlets.
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