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Scottish Ukip chairman faces sex call claims Scottish Ukip chairman faces sex call claims
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The chairman of the UK Independence Party in Scotland has stood down after being arrested and accused of making sexual phone calls. The chairman of the UK Independence Party in Scotland has stood down after appearing at Glasgow Sheriff court accused of making sexual phone calls.
UKIP has confirmed that Arthur Misty Thackeray has temporarily stood down. Ukip has confirmed that Arthur Misty Thackeray has temporarily stood down.
A spokesman said it would be "inappropriate" to comment during a live police investigation.A spokesman said it would be "inappropriate" to comment during a live police investigation.
Police Scotland confirmed that a 55-year-old was arrested in connection with alleged offences under section 7 of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act.Police Scotland confirmed that a 55-year-old was arrested in connection with alleged offences under section 7 of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act.