LABOUR'S leader at Glasgow City Council is facing a challenge, one year after he ousted the previous leader.
George Redmond faces a contest from Philip Braat, following weeks of speculation that he could be challenged.
There has been unrest in the group since earlier this year when Labour decided not to present a budget and stayed away from the City Chambers when the SNP put their plans through and protested outside instead.
The budget decision is understood to be the reason for the challenge.
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Last year, following the party narrowly losing out to the SNP by one seat in the council election, councillor Redmond, who had returned as a councillor at the election, challenged the late Malcolm Cunning for the post and won by 24 votes to 11.
It is unclear whether Mr Braat will have enough support to be successful but sources indicate it could be close.
When contacted by the Glasgow Times, councillor Braat, a former Lord Provost, confirmed he has “submitted papers” putting himself forward as leader but declined to comment any further.
Councillor Redmond was unavailable for comment.
A Labour source doubted if there was enough support for a credible challenge and suggested that with the SNP facing its own troubles it was the wrong time to attempt to create division.
The source added: "It is disappointing. There is anger in the group about this."
Labour’s executive was meeting on Tuesday in the City Chambers.
The leadership vote will take place next Monday at the Labour group’s AGM.
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