Overview
- The interim 12-member Scottish executive resigned en masse on Monday, a move they said ended Your Party’s branch in Scotland and cleared the way for a new left group.
- The departing officers accused the UK leadership of blocking Scottish independence in decision-making, withholding membership lists and money, and stopping Holyrood candidates from standing.
- At a weekend meeting of the ruling Central Executive Committee, Scotland’s representative said he was blocked from motions on database access and autonomy, and the body backed a ban on dual membership.
- Your Party disputed the resigners’ account, citing a 27 March vote of Scottish members not to field candidates and outlining plans for a member-elected Scottish executive with a temporary committee chosen by lottery.
- Niall Christie also quit the national committee and said leaders showed disrespect to Scotland, while February’s win by Jeremy Corbyn’s faction set the backdrop for a split that could reshape the Scottish left.