LABOUR sources claimed the party could not probe MSP Monica Lennon’s sex assault allegations because she did not make her allegations official.

The insider said: “The party took all of the appropriate steps it could but could not carry out an investigation in the absence of a formal complaint.”

1 Monica Lennon, 36, alleges she was targeted by the man at a social event while she was a councillor Credit: Getty - Contributor

It is understood Ms Lennon, 36, has not decided if she will now officially lodge the claims that she was groped by a senior male colleague in 2013.

Last night she declined to comment further but thanked people for their backing on social media.

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Ms Lennon wrote: “Grateful for supportive messages. Stories like mine are about the abuse of power, not about sex. Collectively, we can change this culture.”

She said she was touched “in a manner some would say is ‘handsy’” at a private function when she was a South Lanarkshire councillor.

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She said: “A Labour politician joked to everyone in earshot, ‘That’s your fault for coming over and getting him all excited.’”

The Central Scotland MSP added her attacker was “powerful, influential and well respected”.

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