Highland Council Convener calls taxi license vote for convicted rapist 'shameful'
The convener stated the committee's decision damaged the council's reputation. He called the move a shameful decision that allowed the individual to retain two taxi operator's licences. The vote has caused significant political fallout within the council. The SNP suspended councillor Chris Birt for his role in the decision. Additionally, four licensing committee members resigned after public outcry, including John Grafton.
Rapist taxi driver licence decision 'shameful', says council convenerThe SNP group on Highland Council suspended councillor Chris Birt after he voted to allow a convicted rapist to retain a taxi operator's licence.Four Highland Council licensing committee members resigned following public backlash over their vote to allow a convicted rapist to retain his taxi operator's licence.
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Five Highland Councillors Resign and SNP Suspends Member Over Taxi Licence Vote
The Highland Council licensing committee is in turmoil after several members stepped down following a controversial decision. Councillor John Grafton resigned from the committee first. Soon after, four more councillors quit the panel because of public anger over a vote that allowed a convicted rapist to keep his taxi operator's licence. Political fallout continued as the SNP group suspended councillor Chris Birt for his part in the decision. These departures followed significant public backlash against the committee's choice to let the operator keep his licence despite his criminal record.
Councillor resigns after row over rapist taxi driver's licence decisionFour councillors quit after vote for rapist taxi driver to keep operator licenceFour councillors quit after vote for rapist taxi driver to keep operator licence
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Rapist taxi driver licence decision 'shameful', says council convener
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Councillor resigns after row over rapist taxi driver's licence decision
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