🚨 Drama in Holyrood! 🚨 Jamie Hepburn, a minister from the Scottish Government, has resigned after a heated argument over seagulls turned physical. 🎬
During a fiery debate in the Scottish Parliament, Hepburn reportedly grabbed Tory MSP Douglas Ross after a disagreement about a government summit on pesky seagulls terrorising communities. The argument apparently got so intense that Ross claimed it involved “physical assault and verbal abuse.”
Hepburn, who has been serving as the parliamentary business minister, decided to step down rather than face an investigation into whether he breached the ministerial code. He admitted putting a hand on Ross’s shoulder and using some “choice words,” though he denied the assault allegations.
After Ross penned a letter demanding action from the First Minister, Hepburn handed his resignation to John Swinney. In his resignation letter, he expressed regret for not living up to his personal code of conduct and stated that stepping down was the right decision for all involved.
The incident has left Holyrood buzzing with shock and disbelief. It’s not every day that a discussion about seagulls leads to a minister’s resignation! 🕊️
What do you think about this political saga? Is stepping down the right move for Hepburn, or should there be further investigation? Let us know in the comments below! 💬