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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.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023

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 · Jun 6, 2023

Ex-SNP MP Margaret Ferrier set to face by-election after being suspended from Commons over Covid rule breach

Former Scottish National Party MP Margaret Ferrier has been suspended from the House of Commons for 30 days for breaching coronavirus rules.

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023

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Margaret Ferrier suspended from House of Commons after Covid rules breach

The Commons voted 185 to 40, majority 145, to approve the motion to suspend the independent MP.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

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 · Jun 6, 2023

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 · Jun 6, 2023

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

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

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023

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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) · Jun 6, 2023

By-election looms as MPs set to hand Margaret Ferrier 30-day Commons suspension

MARGARET Ferrier is (again) expected to be suspended from the House of Commons for 30 days on Tuesday with MPs set to vote on whether to approve…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023

Former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier to face Commons vote on suspension today

The Government previously postponed a vote on the matter amid allegations that Ferrier had colluded with Boris Johnson allies.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023

Years of Tory economic mismanagement has cost Scotland £8.5bn, claims Labour

Research suggests Scotland’s economy would be £8.5bn bigger had it grown since 2010 as it did under the last Labour government.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer insists there will be a by-election as he visits Rutherglen

The Labour leader visited the constituency on Friday endorsing the selection of Michael Shanks as the party’s candidate.

Daily Record · May 26, 2023

Labour 'acting like they've already won' Rutherglen by-election, Humza Yousaf says

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has accused Labour of “complacency” over the looming Rutherglen by-election, adding that they have “already…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2023

Starmer warns against ‘dither and delay’ on Ferrier suspension

The Labour leader was campaigning in her Rutherglen seat on Friday amid the prospect of a by-election.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

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The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Margaret Ferrier ‘missing in action’ as MP, says Keir Starmer as he campaigns in seat

Commons Standards Committee recommends a 30-day suspension for the MP, raising the prospect of a by-election

The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Ferrier ‘missing in action’ as MP, says Starmer as he campaigns in seat

The Commons Standards Committee recommended a 30-day suspension for the MP, raising the prospect of a by-election.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

Margaret Ferrier and Boris Johnson allies accused of 'grubby backroom deal' to block suspension

Labour Shadow Scotland Secretary Ian Murray claimed that Ferrier worked with other MPs to prevent a recall petition from being sparked.

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023

Boris Johnson allies accused of planning to block Margaret Ferrier suspension

Supporters said to fear that 30-day Commons ban for Covid breach would set a precedent if Johnson faces similar vote

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The Independent UK · May 25, 2023

Decision on Commons suspension for MP Margaret Ferrier delayed

The motion to approve the ban was not moved by the Government on Thursday.

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023

Margaret Ferrier clings onto seat as suspension vote called OFF

A VOTE to suspend Margaret Ferrier from parliament, which would likely trigger a by-election, has been called off.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

Margaret Ferrier suspension decision delayed after MPs fail to turn up for vote

The former SNP MP has refused to resign her seat after she was convicted of breaking covid testing rules.

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023

By-election looms as MPs set to hand Margaret Ferrier 30-day Commons suspension

MARGARET Ferrier is expected to be suspended from the House of Commons for 30 days on Thursday with MPs set to vote on whether to approve the…

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Previous punishments for MPs which could set bar for 10-day Boris Johnson suspension

Sanction of 10 days or more could destroy former PM’s political future by threatening by-election

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023

SNP 'closing in' on candidate to replace Margaret Ferrier in likely by-election

VETTING for candidates hoping to replace Margaret Ferrier in an expected by-election is nearing a close, the SNP have said.

Daily Record · May 23, 2023

SNP 'confident' of winning Rutherglen by-election despite Margaret Ferrier covid scandal

Margaret Ferrier lost the SNP whip at Westminster after she was found to have flouted strict covid testing rules in 2020.

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