December 8th 2024.
Cammy Day, the leader of Edinburgh Council, has recently found himself in a difficult situation. The senior Labour politician has been suspended by his party following reports of his inappropriate behavior towards Ukrainian refugees. It is alleged that Mr. Day bombarded the refugees with sexually inappropriate messages on various dating apps.
As the leader of Edinburgh's City Council, Mr. Day is now facing calls to resign after two refugees came forward and contacted the police about his unsolicited messages. The refugees claimed that Mr. Day asked them probing questions about their sexual preferences and made repeated hints about meeting up for wine. One of the refugees, who fled Ukraine in 2022 following Russia's invasion, stated that they felt pressured to respond to Mr. Day's messages and tried to ignore his advances.
In an interview with the Daily Record, the refugee shared their experience, stating that upon arriving in Scotland, they were open to making new friends as they were alone in a new country. After the trauma of war, they felt lonely and like a stranger in a foreign land. So when Mr. Day first reached out to them on social media, they were surprised that someone of such a high position would be interested in them. They had also seen him at pro-Ukrainian events, and he had even subscribed to their social media accounts.
The refugee further explained that Mr. Day would like their posts and send kissing emojis, especially when they posted pictures of themselves at the gym or pool. One day, he even contacted them on a dating app, which was strange as he was already following them on social media and knew who they were. This behavior made the refugee uncomfortable and unsure of how to handle the situation.
It has now been reported that several other Ukrainian refugees have also received inappropriate messages from Mr. Day. They claim that he contacted them on both social media and dating apps, and they were uncertain why he seemed to be particularly interested in Ukrainians. Another refugee, who has since left the country, shared that they too received numerous messages from Mr. Day, including lots of emojis and requests to meet up. They felt overwhelmed and didn't know how to tell him to stop because of his position.
The police have announced that they have launched an investigation into Mr. Day's inappropriate behavior, and the Scottish Labour Party has suspended him until the matter is resolved. Some councillors and senior officials have been interviewed in connection with the allegations, with some expressing previous concerns about Mr. Day's actions.
In response to these allegations, a Labour Party spokesperson stated that all complaints are taken seriously and fully investigated according to their rules and procedures. They assured that appropriate action would be taken. Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, has also commented on the matter, saying that the allegations are deeply distressing, and the party took immediate action upon learning about them.
Despite these serious allegations, Mr. Day has not issued a statement, and he claims to have no knowledge of the police investigation. He has also not been contacted by any police officers. Mr. Day represents Edinburgh's Forth ward and is one of Scottish Labour's most prominent local authority leaders. He has been seen at events with Anas Sarwar in the past. During an interview on BBC Scotland's Sunday Show, Sarwar expressed his disappointment and assured that the party would take appropriate action. As of now, Mr. Day has not been reached for further comment.
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