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Justice Secretary survives no confidence vote

First Minister John Swinney has reaffirmed his full confidence in Justice Secretary Angela Constance after she survived a Holyrood vote of no confidence over claims she misled MSPs about the views of grooming gangs expert Professor Alexis Jay. The Conservative motion was defeated 67–57, with the Greens voting against. Mr Swinney said Ms Constance had acted sincerely and was making a general comment when she referred to Prof Jay’s position. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said victims had lost confidence in the Justice Secretary and has asked ministerial code advisers to investigate. Conservatives accused the SNP and Greens of prioritising party loyalty over accountability. Further scrutiny is expected when Ms Constance and Prof Jay appear before an education committee.

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