Lamont's local Labour party 'dysfunctional'

LABOUR leader Johann Lamont has been accused of presiding over a "dysfunctional" local party in her Glasgow constituency, raising questions about her ability to lead at a national level.

Seven of the nine Labour councillors in Lamont's Pollok seat are being forced out at May's local elections after being suspended, deselected or rejected as suitable candidates. The grounds for suspension include alleged financial irregularities, alleged assault, and alleged comments about a child-rape victim.

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