Holyrood chiefs want powers to kick out MSPs for gross misconduct

Party chiefs today called for change at Holyrood that would allow MSPs to be kicked out if they are found guilty of gross misconduct or criminal acts.

Senior MSPs said they felt the system in Scotland leaves them “helpless” to act against colleagues guilty of wrongdoing.

It follows this week’s case of Mark McDonald, as well as wife-beating Bill Walker, in which politicians remain in their seats in the face of calls to stand down after wrong doing.