Operation Magnetise - Statement by Cllr. Gordon Beurskens.
It is now 32 months since the investigation known as “Operation Magnetise” began, predicated on a complaint by Labour politicians in December 2008, about alleged planning corruption at West Lothian Council. It started after an FOI request allegedly showed that several colleagues and I had abused our positions. A subsequent Standards Commission report, yet to be published at the request of the Crown Office, has ruled out corruption and a host of other allegations. But despite the passage of time, we are still no further forward. In response to ongoing speculation about the affair, I have decided to issue this statement.
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