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Reports emerged on Thursday detailing an altercation between Conservative MSP Douglas Ross and Scottish government minister Jamie Hepburn at the Scottish Parliament. Allegations of physical and verbal assault were made by Ross, who claimed the incident occurred as he was leaving the chamber following a disagreement over the scheduling of a summit to address issues related to seagulls. Hepburn, an SNP MSP, admitted to putting his hand on Ross’s shoulder and using inappropriate language during the encounter.
The incident came to light at the conclusion of the First Ministers’ Questions at Holyrood, where Ross informed the media about the alleged assault. He emphasized that the altercation took place in the presence of security personnel and parliamentary staff. Ross expressed his belief that Hepburn should be removed from his government position, stating that he saw no way for Hepburn to effectively continue working with other MSPs in his role.
Prior to Hepburn offering a response, a government source refuted the allegations, claiming that no assault had taken place. Ross had previously attracted criticism for delaying a vote on significant justice reforms to address concerns regarding the seagull summit. Despite Ministers moving forward with the summit to address health and safety risks posed by the gulls, Ross’s objections sparked controversy among justice campaigners and the Scottish Greens, leading him to demand assurances from John Swinney on addressing threatening behavior by government officials. John Swinney, in response to the accusation, stated that he would assess the claims, highlighting the seriousness of the situation and the necessity for appropriate investigation through designated processes within the Parliament
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