Marra says there are ‘no complaints’ against Labour MSP Monica Lennon amid bullying allegations

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra says his party has received no formal complaints amid bullying allegations against Monica Lennon.

The Scotsman reported that Lennon has been accused of bullying by a number of former members of staff.

A senior Scottish Labour source told the newspaper multiple staff had signed confidentiality agreements after complaining about Lennon’s behaviour, and some also received lump sum payments. Union sources also confirmed they had dealt with complaints from staff.

The Labour MSP failed to get re-elected in May but returned to Holyrood last month to replace Anas Sarwar when he left for the House of Lords.

She attempted to stand for the party leadership but did not get the necessary level of backing.

She described the allegations as “completely untrue and defamatory”.

Speaking to reporters in Holyrood this morning, Marra said: “I spoke to Monica last night, obviously after the reports came out.

“I can confirm neither the Labour group nor the party have complaints at the moment.”

He said the party would follow “due process”.

“If there are complaints, they will be treated with respect and looked at but we don’t have complaints at the moment.”