"I think it it appropriate that I also apologise to this chamber and to all colleagues. For those of us who love this institution, it is important that we all act in a manner that does not bring it into disrepute. I wouldn't normally conduct myself in such a fashion. I regret that lapse last week and I wish to apologise to all colleagues."
"A former Scottish government minister who was accused of assaulting Conservative MSP Douglas Ross has apologised for his conduct. Jamie Hepburn, previously the minister for parliamentary business, quit his government job after Ross claimed he had grabbed him and swore aggressively outside the Holyrood chamber on Wednesday. The SNP MSP admitted using a few "choice words" after a clash over discussions about a summit on problem seagulls spilled out of the Holyrood chamber."
Jamie Hepburn apologised and resigned from his government role after Conservative MSP Douglas Ross accused him of grabbing and swearing at Ross outside the Holyrood chamber. Hepburn admitted using a few "choice words" after a clash about a summit on problem seagulls that spilled out of the chamber and disputed timetabling while MSPs waited for a key vote on justice reforms. Hepburn said he had already apologised to Ross, the first minister and the presiding officer and then apologised to the chamber and colleagues. The presiding officer reminded members to take code of conduct obligations seriously. Ross made a formal complaint and welcomed Hepburn's resignation.
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