Sex probe as union chief suspended

Innapropriate behaviour claims probe

- BY DAN VEVERS

THE head of Scotland's largest trade union has been suspended over allegations of sexual misconduct, we can reveal today.

Derek Thomson, Unite's Scottish secretary for the last two years, faces complaints of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman which are understood to be of a historic nature.

Union insiders confirmed Thomson has been suspended pending an investigation. A source said: "When you have allegations like this the union has no option but to suspend the employee involved and that is what has happened. There will be a full and proper investigation.

"This has to do with issues that have been raised a number of years ago but have now resurfaced.

"General secretary Sharon Graham will be handling this fairly and by the book. Derek is innocent until proven otherwise."