Ian Campbell is suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME

EDINBURGH SNP councillor Ian Campbell has announced he is resigning for health reasons.

Elected to represent Craigmillar/Duddingston at the last council elections in May 2017, he served as vice-convener of culture and on the health board.

His resignation will mean a byelection in the ward, with the SNP tipped as favourites to retain the sea.

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Cllr Campbell told yesterday’s full council meeting he had been dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME. He said: “It has become increasingly difficult for me to manage my symptoms while trying to fulfil my role as councillor. “This illness has left me with continual bouts of physical and mental exhaustion and I feel the only way to improve my health is to step down and to concentrate on my own health.”

He said an estimated 250,000 people in the UK suffered with ME, including 25,000 children.

SNP council leader Adam McVey thanked Cllr Campbell for his service.