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Andrew Quinn

Humza Yousaf calls on former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier to stand down

Humza Yousaf has called for former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier to stand down after the House of Commons standards committee recommended she receives a 30-day suspension for breaching Covid rules.

Ferrier could now face a by-election if MPs vote for it and 10 per cent of her constituents sign a recall petition.

When asked if there should be a by-election after his first-ever First Minister's Questions, Yousaf said: "Yes, there should be. We've said from day one that Margaret Ferrier should have stepped down because of her reckless actions.

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