The Labour politician, who has been tipped as a future leader of his party, will step down for personal reasons after concerns were raised by friends and family about his health.
Steven Purcell, the leader of Glasgow City council, is to quit his post today in a move that will stun Scottish politics.
The Labour politician, who has been tipped as a future leader of his party, will step down for personal reasons after concerns were raised by friends and family about his health.