SOUTH Ayrshire SNP leader Councillor William Grant was offered Education portfolio after quitting SNP
And they hit out at news that he is likely to join the Conservative-run administration as an independent, saying Cllr Grant would be 'propping up a Tory administration' by taking up an offer to become Education portfolio holder.
An SNP source said that the group had been left stunned and had no previous inkling that Cllr Grant was to resign, let alone jump ship. “While wish Cllr Grant well in his new role, the SNP will continue to stand up for local families and services in South Ayrshire as a strong and effective opposition to the Tory administration.”
Conservative council leader Dowey claimed that he only approached Cllr Grant when he heard he was resigning from the SNP - and following Cllr Ferry's resignation from both the position and the Conservative party. He added: “Stephen did a good job and when William became available, it was a no brainer for me. He is vastly experienced and he is now independent. While we couldn't work in a leadership role with the SNP we worked well behind the scenes."
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