Former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier accused of having a 'brass neck' after Commons suspension ends The Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP is now allowed to return to the Commons after being banned for 30 days Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023
Humza Yousaf says SNP support in Rutherglen and Hamilton West is ‘rock solid’ However, the Scottish First Minister and SNP leader said a by-election in the seat would be a ‘tough challenge’ for his party. The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023
Humza Yousaf to join SNP activists on monthly Day of Action HUMZA Yousaf will today (Saturday) be joining activists in Blantyre on a party Day of Action. The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2023
Margaret Ferrier blasted as shamed MP visits business to 'share her thoughts and hopes' Ferrier will lose her Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat if more than 8,100 constituents support a recall petition against her. Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023
Labour MSP deletes tweet amid fears of electoral law breach A SCOTTISH Labour MSP has deleted a social media post amid concerns it may have breached electoral law. The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2023
Ferrier accused of ‘desperate plea’ to voters as recall petition opens Any by-election in her Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat is likely to be closely contested between Labour and the SNP. The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
Margaret Ferrier branded 'desperate' after shamed covid MP begs people not to sign recall petition More than 8,100 people in Rutherglen and Hamilton West must sign a recall petition to trigger a by-election in the area. Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023
Legal reason media can't report key details of Margaret Ferrier's recall petition SCOTLAND’S first ever recall petition for a sitting MP opened on Tuesday morning – but you may notice an absence of detail in some of the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2023
Covid inquiry: George Osborne ‘completely rejects’ claims austerity weakened health and social care capacity – as it happened Evidence submitted by former chancellor claims austerity had ‘positive’ effect on UK’s ability to withstand Covid pandemic The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023
Ferrier says ‘her record speaks for itself’ as she urges locals not to sign recall petition MP Margaret Ferrier has urged locals not to sign the recall petition which could cause a by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West. Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023
SNP candidate urges voters to sign petition and remove Margaret Ferrier THE SNP’s candidate in Rutherglen and Hamilton West is encouraging people in the area to sign the recall petition to remove MP Margaret Ferrier… The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2023
Scotland’s first recall petition opens following Ferrier suspension Voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West will have the chance to sign a petition to recall their MP. The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023
BBC apologises for mistake in story on Margaret Ferrier THE BBC has apologised for a mistake one of its presenters made when discussing Margaret Ferrier. The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023
Which MPs have broken Covid rules? Boris Johnson found to have committed contempt Alongside Mr Johnson, a number of MPs have been found to have broken lockdown rules Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023 How the 90-day Partygate ban Boris Johnson faced compares with other MPs' punishments The Commons Privileges Committee tore apart Boris Johnson's claims that no rules were broken in No10 during the pandemic - and said he had misled Parliament on multiple occasions
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023 ‘We need change’: Scottish Labour hoping to capitalise on SNP turmoil Party leader Anas Sarwar senses a shift in attitudes while knocking on doors for a potential byelection
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023 SNP announces candidate for potential by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton The SNP has nominated Katy Loudon to replace Margaret Ferrier.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023 SNP announce candidate for potential Rutherglen by-election if Ferrier booted out THE SNP have announced their candidate to replace Margaret Ferrier in the likely event of a by-election in her seat.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023 How can I sign petition to remove Margaret Ferrier as MP? DISGRACED MP Margaret Ferrier has now been suspended from the House of Commons for 30 days after breaking Covid rules in 2020.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023 Boris Johnson has been given Commons Partygate inquiry findings, say sources Ex-PM handed dossier laying out privileges committee’s findings as inquiry into whether he misled parliament nears end
The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2023 Ian Blackford reveals 'high point' during time as MP IAN Blackford has revealed the high point of his time as an MP after announcing he would step down at the next General Election.
Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023 Who is Margaret Ferrier? Covid rule-breaking MP loses seat, sparking by-election The contest is a crucial test for Scottish Labour and the SNP before the general election
The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023 Recall petition for Margaret Ferrier to run from June 20 A RECALL petition following the suspension of former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier from the House of Commons is to begin on Tuesday, June 20.
Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023 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
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 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.