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Bullying claims as Labour survives council rebellion

LABOUR'S long-standing stranglehold on power in Scotland's biggest city was shaken to its core last night as it narrowly survived an unprecedented revolt.

The party passed its Glasgow City Council budget yesterday by just two votes after opposition parties combined and former members resigned.

However, the result was overshadowed by allegations of threats and bullying made by one former Labour member and claims others were put under severe pressure to vote for the ruling administration.