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Four SNP councillors filmed setting fire to the Smith Commission report on new Holyrood powers have been suspended from the party for two months.Four SNP councillors filmed setting fire to the Smith Commission report on new Holyrood powers have been suspended from the party for two months.
Former council leader Brian Lawson and councillors Will Mylet, Mags MacLaren and Kenny MacLaren were involved in the stunt, carried out in December.Former council leader Brian Lawson and councillors Will Mylet, Mags MacLaren and Kenny MacLaren were involved in the stunt, carried out in December.
Filmed outside Renfrewshire Council headquarters in Paisley, it was posted on YouTube, but later removed.Filmed outside Renfrewshire Council headquarters in Paisley, it was posted on YouTube, but later removed.
SNP officials said their actions fell far short of the standards expected.SNP officials said their actions fell far short of the standards expected.
Opposition leaders in Scotland had been demanding action from the SNP in the wake of the incident.Opposition leaders in Scotland had been demanding action from the SNP in the wake of the incident.
The footage, from the beginning of December, showed the councillors setting fire to a copy of the report above a bin.The footage, from the beginning of December, showed the councillors setting fire to a copy of the report above a bin.
'Lied to'
As they did so, Mr Mylet is shown saying: "The Smith Commission report - this is exactly what we think about it.As they did so, Mr Mylet is shown saying: "The Smith Commission report - this is exactly what we think about it.
"No real powers for Scotland yet again from Westminster. We've been lied to again."No real powers for Scotland yet again from Westminster. We've been lied to again.
"There you go Gordon Brown - cheers.""There you go Gordon Brown - cheers."
The original video was taken down but was reposted by others.The original video was taken down but was reposted by others.
Kenny MacLaren, a councillor and researcher for SNP MSP Stuart McMillan, was also said to be involved, although he is not seen in the video clip. Mr MacLaren, a councillor and researcher for SNP MSP Stuart McMillan, was not seen in the video clip.
All four were suspended by the SNP pending a disciplinary hearing on December All four had been suspended by the SNP pending a disciplinary hearing on 21 December.
21. The party has now said the councillors have been suspended for two months, The party has now said the councillors have been suspended for two months, backdated to the beginning of December.
back dated to the start of December. SNP National Secretary Patrick Grady said: "Following a disciplinary hearing at the end of December, the individuals concerned have been suspended from the party for two months until 3 February.
SNP National Secretary Patrick Grady said: "Following a disciplinary hearing "It has been made clear to all that their actions fell far short of the high standard of debate expected by both public and party.
at the end of December, the individuals concerned have been suspended from the "All four accept that this is the case and their suspension has been the penalty for that."
party for two months until February 3. 'Not acceptable'
"It has been made clear to all that their actions fell far short of the high At the time, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was "not acceptable behaviour".
standard of debate expected by both public and party. All four accept that this The SNP had two representatives on the Smith Commission, which was set up by the UK government to look at how to enhance the current devolved settlement, including Deputy First Minister John Swinney.
is the case and their suspension has been the penalty for that." While Nationalist leaders have said they believe the report does not go far enough, they have welcomed the new powers that should come to Scotland as a result of the deal.
Opposition leaders in Scotland had been demanding action from the SNP in the When the online video clip emerged, Ms Sturgeon said: "Many people are disappointed with the result of the referendum and the level of devolution recommended by the Smith Commission; however, Scotland will only make progress if we debate our views openly and with respect.
wake of the incident. "It is essential that, in that debate, conduct does not fall short of the high standard that is rightly expected by the public.
At the time, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was "not acceptable "My clear view is that setting fire to something because you don't agree with it is not acceptable behaviour."
behaviour".
The SNP had two representatives on the Smith Commission, which was set up by
the UK Government to look at how to enhance the current devolved settlement,
including Deputy First Minister John Swinney.
While nationalist leaders have said they believe the report does not go far
enough, they have welcomed the new powers that should come to Scotland as a
result of the deal.
When the online video clip emerged, Ms Sturgeon said: "Many people are
disappointed with the result of the referendum and the level of devolution
recommended by the Smith Commission; however, Scotland will only make progress
if we debate our views openly and with respect.
"It is essential that, in that debate, conduct does not fall short of the high
standard that is rightly expected by the public. My clear view is that setting
fire to something because you don't agree with it is not acceptable
behaviour."
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