Four councillors quit after vote for rapist taxi driver to keep operator licence
Four Highland Council councillors have resigned from the licensing committee following public backlash over their vote to allow a convicted rapist to retain his taxi operator's licence. The decision had previously split the committee along gender lines.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ethical failures in local governance and the public demand for accountability regarding public safety and professional standards.
Image source, Highland Council Image caption, Willie MacKay, far left, has resigned as a councillor after quitting Highland licensing committee along with Sean Kennedy, Duncan Macpherson and John Grafton
Reports on a controversial political resignation based on public record and committee voting history.
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