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27/01/2014
Cllr Quits Over Decision To Keep Mike Hancock In Cabinet
Portsmouth councillor Eleanor Scott has resigned over the a decision by Liberal Democrat councillors to keep Mike Hancock in the council's decision-making body.
The party had suspended Hancock, MP for Portsmouth South, following the leaking of a report about allegations of sexual misconduct towards a constituent.
This was followed on Friday by Lib Dem councillors deciding to keep Mr Hancock in the city council.
Councillor Eleanor Scott resigned her environment and community safety brief on Portsmouth City Council.
Speaking about her decision, Ms Scott said she hoped others would reflect on their positions, "and do the right thing."
(MH/CD)
The party had suspended Hancock, MP for Portsmouth South, following the leaking of a report about allegations of sexual misconduct towards a constituent.
This was followed on Friday by Lib Dem councillors deciding to keep Mr Hancock in the city council.
Councillor Eleanor Scott resigned her environment and community safety brief on Portsmouth City Council.
Speaking about her decision, Ms Scott said she hoped others would reflect on their positions, "and do the right thing."
(MH/CD)
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