SNP MP hits back as critics fume over finger-crossing during oath to King

SNP MP Lara Bird crosses her fingers while being sworn in to the House of Commons (Image: ParliamentLive)

A NEW SNP MP has hit back at critics enraged at her crossing her fingers while taking the oath of allegiance to the King.

Lara Bird, who won the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election for the SNP last week, had found herself under attack from right-wing commentators after sharing a video of her swearing in on social media.