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

Derek Thomson, who has been Unite's Scottish secretary since 2023, faces complaints of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman which are understood to be of an historic nature.

Union sources confirmed Thomson has been suspended pending an investigation. A source said: "Clearly 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 as is the right thing to do in the circumstances.

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

"As ever the general secretary Sharon Graham will be handling this fairly and b

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