SCOTTISH Labour's governing body has not been given a report, described as "pretty damning", into allegations of membership irregularities in its biggest trades union affiliate and donor, Unite.
The dossier, which focuses on the way Unite signed up dozens of new members in Falkirk, is in the possession of the UK party and has not been shared with Labour's Scottish Executive Committee (SEC).
Labour have recently been at war with Unite over their attempts to help Karie Murphy secure the party candidacy for the Falkirk seat, triggered by the departure of sitting MP Eric Joyce.
The investigation was conducted by UK Labour and the final report seen by the National Executive Committee office-bearers. However, the SEC has not been given a copy.
A party insider said the handling of the investigation showed that "London is now back in charge" while another source said of the report: "It is pretty damning."
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