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Fury as dozens of Tory MPs vote against suspending shamed Covid rules MP

A number of high-profile Tories - including several supporters of Boris Johnson - voted against a 30 day suspension for ex-SNP MP Margaret Ferrier, who was convicted of breaking Covid lockdown rules

Daily Mirror

Blackford to step down from Commons at next election

The former SNP Westminster leader took over the role in 2017, resigning late last year.

The Independent UK

Recall by-election possible as Ferrier’s Commons ban approved

The MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West has been suspended for 30 days for breaching Covid rules in 2020.

The Independent UK

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Tory minister says 'I'm not an arsonist' in ugly blue-on-blue scrap over EU law

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch faced the wrath of Conservative Brexiteers after a climbdown on plans to tear up all retained laws by the end of the year

Daily Mirror

Humza Yousaf spin doctor backed 'super majority' of SNP and Labour MSPs at Holyrood

Kevin Pringle, a former media chief to Alex Salmond, has returned to Holyrood to become the First Minister's official spokesman.

Daily Record

‘I am not an arsonist’: Badenoch defends EU law ‘bonfire’ climbdown

The Business and Trade Secretary was grilled by MPs during an appearance at the European Scrutiny Committee.

The Independent UK

Shamed Lanarkshire MP Margaret Ferrier suspended from House of Commons as by-election looms

The MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West will be banished from parliament for 30 days with a by-election now expected to be called in the constituency.

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MP calls for new legal right to visit loved ones in hospital or living care

Dan Carden said the care of a loved one should not be an ‘optional extra’.

The Independent UK

SNP will face 'anger' from voters over Margaret Ferrier at Rutherglen by-election, claims Labour

Ferrier will lose her seat if 10 per cent of voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West sign a recall petition.

Daily Record

SNP's longest-serving MP brands Alex Salmond's Yes candidate bid 'ridiculous'

Salmond had previously written to First Minister Humza Yousaf regarding the electoral plan, but has not yet had a reply.

The National (Scotland)

Shamed ex-SNP MP faces by-election as MPs vote to suspend her over Covid breach

Margaret Ferrier was kicked out of the SNP when it emerged that she had breached lockdown rules in 2020, and the following year pleaded guilty to culpable and reckless conduct

Daily Mirror

Shamed MP Margaret Ferrier faces recall petition after Commons votes to suspend her

A by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West will be called if 10 per cent of Ferrier's constituents now sign a petition for her removal.

Daily Record

How do recall petitions work and will Scotland see a Westminster by-election?

WILL there be a by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West? Here's what you need to know about the process after Margaret Ferrier's suspension ...

The National (Scotland)

Eyes turn to by-election as Margaret Ferrier given 30-day Commons suspension

MARGARET Ferrier has been suspended from the Commons for 30 days ...

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The Independent UK

Ministers could face ‘criminal sanctions’ for deleting WhatsApp messages

The Information Commissioner told MPs that ministers and senior officials should not use WhatsApp’s ‘disappearing messages’ function.

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond's former spin doctor given top role as Humza Yousaf's spokesperson

HUMZA Yousaf has appointed Alex Salmond’s former media adviser as his official spokesperson ...

Daily Record

Transport Minister Kevin Stewart quits Scottish Government

In his resignation statement, he referred to "bouts of poor mental health".

Daily Mirror

Sir Tony Blair leads tributes to Labour peer Lord Morris, who has died aged 91

The former Prime Minister said the ex-Attorney-General was "immensely capable, could always be relied upon and never deviated from having the interests of the country at heart"

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Keir Starmer warns UK must seize green jobs or risk repeat of coal mining mistakes

The Labour leader said future generations 'will never forgive us' for failing to modernise as he sought to smooth tensions with the GMB union, which has criticised his plans to block new North Sea oil and gas developments

The Independent UK

We won’t repeat mistakes of coal pit closures with North Sea oil, Keir Starmer says

Labour leader pledges state investment in green jobs to replace fossil fuels

Daily Record

Alex Salmond urges SNP MPs to back general election independence pact in letter

It comes amid increased tensions within the independence movement

Daily Mirror

Covid Inquiry to probe Boris Johnson's WhatsApps this week - despite legal fight

Side-stepping the Cabinet Office, the Covid Inquiry's legal team said it would take ex-PM Boris Johnson up on his offer to examine documents requested by the probe

Evening Standard

Covid inquiry not backing down in Boris Johnson WhatsApp messages row

Baroness Heather Hallett addresses ministers’ decision to launch legal action in a bid to prevent the Cabinet Office handing over the former PM’s unredacted messages and notebooks

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond writes to SNP MPs about strategy for next General Election

THE Alba party leader had previously written to First Minister Humza Yousaf regarding the electoral plan ...

The Independent UK

I decide what’s relevant, says Covid inquiry chair in Boris WhatsApp row

Security experts to turn on Boris Johnson’s old phone in hunt for Whatsapps as row widens to the Foreign Office

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