Lanarkshire councillors in row over Tory support as SNP and Labour clash

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South Lanarkshire councillors have exchanged fiery words in a row over whether the new administration has been backed by the Tory party.Labour and the Liberal Democrats formed what they called a a "progressive" coalition last month, to take power away from the SNP.The Nationalists had the highest number of councillors of any party but fell short of the total needed to form an administration, and were unable to find a partner to allow them to continue in power.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The Conservative Party were not part of the coalition, but did vote in favour of it against the SNP's proposed plans.

Now a number of councillors in Rutherglen and Cambuslang have criticised Martin Lennon, the Labour representative for Rutherglen Central and North.

Councillor Lennon Tweeted that he was delighted no Tories had been returned to the council from the local area, after they lost seats in both Rutherglen Central and North and in Cambuslang West.In an open letter sent to Lanarkshire Live, the six Rutherglen and Cambuslang SNP councillors have accused him of hypocrisy, a claim Mr Lennon has rejected.They stated: "Martin Lennon was boasting that there were no Tories left in Rutherglen and Cambuslang and then he and his Labour colleagues court the support of the Tories to gain power."We in the SNP are