The former leader of North Lanarkshire Council has resigned from the local authority and the SNP.
Jordan Linden stepped down as leader in July amid accusations of groping and sexual harassment of men, leading to the collapse of his party’s administration.
He has now quit the council after fresh claims of misconduct, dating back to 2015, were published in the Sunday Mail.
Mr Linden refutes the allegations and has vowed to “robustly” defend himself.
A by-election will be held to select his replacement in the Bellshill ward.
Linden said he was stepping down due to the “extreme impact” of the accusations.
“It breaks my heart to give up the job I love, but I now plan to step back from politics for the foreseeable future,” he said.
“In resigning, I want to be clear, I refute the recent allegations and I will robustly defend myself.
“I thank the people of Bellshill for allowing me the privilege of my life, in representing them on the council.
“I hope that in making this decision, me and those closest to me, are now allowed to live in peace in the days and weeks ahead.”
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