An eighth member of the SNP Group in North Lanarkshire has resigned over recent events. Central Wishaw elected member Jim Hume, a long standing SNP councillor, has walked away from the party and now joins seven other colleagues sitting as independents.In a short statement, Councillor Hume said: “I am looking forward to working with a group of councillors whose total focus is not party politics but working together for the best interests of all the people in North Lanarkshire.”The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The seven had been accused of bringing the party into disrepute and were disciplined by the SNP group after backing an amendment to a motion put to a full meeting of North Lanarkshire Council by the group’s leader Tracy Carragher.Councillors Paul Di Mascio (Airdrie South) and David Crichton (Motherwell West) were expelled from the group, while councillors Greg Lennon (Gartcosh, Glenboig and Moodiesburn), Gerry Brennan (Motherwell North), Barry McCluskey (Thorniewood), and Beth Baudo (Mossend & Holytown) were all suspended.A seventh member, Cameron McManus (Murdostoun), was also due to be subject to a disciplinary hearing but took unwell.

Councillor McManus, who alleges he was sexually harassed by disgraced former SNP group leader Jordan Linden, stated he was left with little option to

Wishaw councillor becomes eighth North Lanarkshire SNP Group member to resign

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