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Scottish minister Jamie Hepburn quits after assault claim

Jamie Hepburn resigned after a formal bullying complaint by Douglas Ross, acknowledging his conduct fell short of ministerial standards and apologizing for using inappropriate language.

  • Jamie Hepburn resigned after being accused of bullying Douglas Ross during a confrontation in the Scottish Parliament over seagulls.
  • Ross filed a formal complaint, claiming Hepburn's conduct included physical assault and verbal abuse.
  • Hepburn admitted to putting his hand on Ross's shoulder and using inappropriate language, but denied any assault.
  • Hepburn acknowledged that his conduct fell short of his personal standards and did not want to be a distraction.
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Scottish minister Jamie Hepburn quits after assault claim

The parliamentary business minister admitted he had "not acted in accordance with my own personal code of practice".

·United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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SNP MSP Jamie Hepburn quits government after Douglas Ross assault claim

Jamie Hepburn has resigned as Scottish Government minister after Douglas Ross accused him of assault during a row in Holyrood over a seagull summit.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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Jamie Hepburn resigns as minister after Douglas Ross 'assault' claims

Jamie Hepburn has resigned as minister for parliamentary business after an alleged confrontation with Douglas Ross over a seagull inquiry.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The European Union’s foreign policy chief called the incursion 'an extremely dangerous provocation'.

·London, United Kingdom
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Jamie Hepburn quits SNP Government after Gullgate 'assault'

The SNP MSP has quit the SNP Executive after being accused of physically assaulting Douglas Ross after a row over a closed doors seagull summit.

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Daily RecordDaily Record
Lean Left

Jamie Hepburn resigns as SNP minister after being accused of 'aggressively grabbing' Douglas Ross

Hepburn has chosen to walk away from the Scottish Government after being made the subject of an official complaint.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, September 19, 2025.
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