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Politics
Chris McCall

SNP MP Amy Callaghan wins fight to shake up Commons voting rules after travelling 'against doctor's orders'

An SNP MP has hailed a decision by Commons authorities to finally allow members a proxy vote if they are suffering from ill-health.

Amy Callaghan suffered a stroke in June 2020 at the age of 28 just months after being elected to serve the East Dunbartonshire constituency.

As revealed in the Record, she made the decision to return to Westminster in February despite doctors advising her to continue resting.

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