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Perthshire SNP MP being investigated by Commons watchdog over parliament rule breach claims

A Perthshire SNP MP is facing an investigation by a Commons watchdog after claims he breached parliamentary rules.

John Nicolson, who represents Ochil and South Perthshire, publicly shared correspondence with the Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

He has been referred to the committee of privileges following a vote by MPs after he posted part of a letter from Sir Lindsay concerning his decision on referring former culture secretary Nadine Dorries to the same committee.

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