Edinburgh Council received complaint about Cammy Day in 2018

The former Labour council leader resigned last month after allegations surfaced that he had sent sexually explicit messages to Ukrainian refugees – with a Police Scotland investigation currently underway.

Now, The Herald has revealed that Day was the subject of five complaints between 2018 and the end of 2023.

A freedom of information request from the newspaper showed the earliest complaint made directly to the council was received on May 16, 2018 – when the councillor was serving as deputy leader under an SNP-Labour coalition.

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Leader of the council’s Lib Dem group, Kevin Lang, told The Herald: “The fact the Council received complaints about Cllr Day as long as seven years ago shows why it is so important to have a full independent review.

“There needs to be a proper and impartial look at what was known, when it was known, and how information was handled.

“I know work is underway to identify who is best placed to undertake a review. Hopefully, councillors will be able to make a formal appointment next month.”

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After resigning, Day released a statement but did not directly address claims or apologise.

He said: “The recent commentary on my personal life is detracting from the important work this Labour-led council does for the people of Edinburgh.

“It undermines the dedicated efforts of my colleagues and council officers.

“That’s why it’s time for me to step aside as leader.

“I have yet to be contacted by the police but want to reiterate that I will cooperate fully with their ongoing inquiries.”

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