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| Glasgow Lord Provost Eva Bolander resigns after expenses row | Glasgow Lord Provost Eva Bolander resigns after expenses row |
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| The Lord Provost of Glasgow, Eva Bolander, has said it is in the city's "best interests" for her to resign after a controversy over her expenses. | The Lord Provost of Glasgow, Eva Bolander, has said it is in the city's "best interests" for her to resign after a controversy over her expenses. |
| Ms Bolander faced criticism after claiming £8,000 worth of items, including 23 pairs of shoes. | Ms Bolander faced criticism after claiming £8,000 worth of items, including 23 pairs of shoes. |
| In a speech delivered to the City Chambers, Ms Bolander said that while her spending was "within the rules", she "apologised unreservedly". | In a speech delivered to the City Chambers, Ms Bolander said that while her spending was "within the rules", she "apologised unreservedly". |
| She said her resignation would be effective immediately. | She said her resignation would be effective immediately. |
| Ms Bolander had faced calls for her resignation after details of the expenses emerged earlier this month. | Ms Bolander had faced calls for her resignation after details of the expenses emerged earlier this month. |
| She told councillors on Thursday: "I am grateful for having been given the opportunity to represent Glasgow and all its communities and people. | She told councillors on Thursday: "I am grateful for having been given the opportunity to represent Glasgow and all its communities and people. |
| "But it is with the city's best interest at heart that I am resigning with effect from after this statement." | "But it is with the city's best interest at heart that I am resigning with effect from after this statement." |
| Ms Bolander thanked civic staff and colleagues who had "always done their utmost to ensure that I could perform my duties." | Ms Bolander thanked civic staff and colleagues who had "always done their utmost to ensure that I could perform my duties." |
| She added: "Glasgow is a fantastic city, a city emerging on a global scale and I am proud to have played a small part in that. | She added: "Glasgow is a fantastic city, a city emerging on a global scale and I am proud to have played a small part in that. |
| "I will continue to represent my constituents for the best for them and to work for the best for Glasgow and for the best for Scotland." | "I will continue to represent my constituents for the best for them and to work for the best for Glasgow and for the best for Scotland." |
| Expensive items | Expensive items |
| The first minister thanked Ms Bolander "for her service" as provost and as an SNP councillor. | |
| Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: "Eva Bolander was brave enough to recognise mistakes - but the fact is she was a good Lord Provost who served Glasgow with grace and dignity. | |
| "As a resident and representative of the city, I thank her for her service." | |
| When details of her expense claims first emerged, Ms Bolander previously apologised and committed to repay some of the money. | |
| Her expenses were obtained by the Daily Record under a Freedom of Information request. The claims were made between May 2017 and August this year. | Her expenses were obtained by the Daily Record under a Freedom of Information request. The claims were made between May 2017 and August this year. |
| The paper reported Ms Bolander spent £1,150 on shoes, including a single order for two pairs from company Sole Bliss, which cost £308. | The paper reported Ms Bolander spent £1,150 on shoes, including a single order for two pairs from company Sole Bliss, which cost £308. |
| The Lord Provost's expenses also included £389 for Harris Tweed fabric, about £992 for 14 dresses and £435 for seven blazers. | The Lord Provost's expenses also included £389 for Harris Tweed fabric, about £992 for 14 dresses and £435 for seven blazers. |
| Ms Bolander - who earned £39,310 as provost- had her nails done 20 times and claimed for 10 hair appointments totalling £751. | Ms Bolander - who earned £39,310 as provost- had her nails done 20 times and claimed for 10 hair appointments totalling £751. |
| The most expensive items were a pair of £358 spectacles and £200 hat from milliner William Chambers. | The most expensive items were a pair of £358 spectacles and £200 hat from milliner William Chambers. |
| The council previously issued a statement which recognised that the Lord Provost was required "to represent their city at hundreds of events", which often incurred extra expenses. | The council previously issued a statement which recognised that the Lord Provost was required "to represent their city at hundreds of events", which often incurred extra expenses. |
| It explained that for this reason, each council was allocated a civic allowance by the Scottish government. | It explained that for this reason, each council was allocated a civic allowance by the Scottish government. |
| The civic allowance, which was introduced by the Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee, replaced the clothing allowance and reflects a councillor's public profile. | The civic allowance, which was introduced by the Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee, replaced the clothing allowance and reflects a councillor's public profile. |