The SNP was thrown into fresh crisis today as chief whip Patrick Grady stepped down amid claims he groped two men at a Christmas party. It is alleged Mr Grady groped two male researchers at the cabaret establishment. Patrick Grady stepped down as the SNP's chief whip last night as the nationalists launched an investigation into claims he groped two men at a Christmas party. It is alleged Mr Grady groped two male researchers at a party at the Phoenix Artist Club in London's West End. AdvertisementAn SNP spokesman confirmed today that Mr Grady had 'stood aside' from his role as chief whip, adding: 'The SNP has today received a formal complaint.

Source: Daily Mail March 10, 2021 11:20 UTC