SNP MP Amy Callaghan issues apology for backing sex pest Patrick Grady

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An SNP MP has issued a “wholehearted apology” for backing sex pest Patrick Grady instead of offering sympathy to his victim.

Amy Callaghan - a rising star in the party - posted a lengthy and searing expression of regret after being secretly taped offering her support to her Westminster colleague.

The East Dunbartonshire MP was last week recorded at a meeting of SNP MPs: “We should be rallying together around [Patrick] to support him at this time.” The leaked tape also featured the party’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford saying he was “very much looking forward to welcoming Patrick back into the group next week” and calling on members to offer Grady “as much support as possible”.

Grady’s victim, who still works for the party, said after the clip emerged that it was now difficult to see how he could return to work and is now considering legal action.On Monday, Callaghan acknowledged her comments and issued a “wholehearted apology” for the damage she had done.She wrote: “I’m taking full accountability for the hurt and disappointment I’ve caused, not least of all to those directly impacted by sexual misconduct in this case.”“This can and should only start with a wholehearted apology to anyone – especially survivors of harassment – who has been hurt or triggered as a result of this week.” pic.twitter.com/xA1y48eoHV — Amy Callaghan MP (@AmyCallaghanSNP)“I have been searingly reflective and honest with myself."While I can’t forgive myself for how inappropriate it was for me to frame my input this way, I owe everyone, not least survivors and my constituents, an explanation.”The MP said he had been trying to support her colleague but fell short in offering the same support to his victim.The 30-year-old lent on her own