EXCLUSIVE: Mohammed Ameen will not contest the election for Labour
12:00, 01 Apr 2026Updated 16:17, 01 Apr 2026
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A Scottish Labour candidate has been dropped after he faced allegations of fraud.
Mohammed Ameen, who was contesting Glasgow Southside, faced the single charge when he appeared for a petition hearing held in private at Ayr Sheriff Court last week.
The 43-year-old pharmacist, whose general address was listed as Glasgow, is alleged to have committed fraud within the Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde.
Ameen entered no plea to the charge, was committed for further examination and granted bail.
A Scottish Labour spokesman said: “Scottish Labour holds its candidates to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
“Upon becoming aware of serious matters relating to Mr Ameen, the Party took immediate action. He has been suspended from membership and is no longer a candidate.”
Rashid Hussein, the new Labour candidate for the constituency, said: “Glasgow is a city with huge strength, pride and potential – but after almost 20 years of SNP government, too many people here feel let down.
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“I’m standing to help deliver the change Glasgow Southside needs, get the basics right, and build a better future for our communities. But people in Glasgow are tired of broken promises and being taken for granted.
“Glaswegians deserve better and Labour will deliver it – cutting NHS waiting lists, bringing back the family doctor, creating skilled jobs and apprenticeships, and making it easier for local families to find an affordable home.
“After almost 20 years of SNP government, Scotland and Glasgow needs change and on May 7th, people in can vote for it by voting Scottish Labour.”
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said his next appearance is yet to be confirmed.
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