Ferrier says ‘her record speaks for itself’ as she urges locals not to sign recall petition

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Rutherglen and Hamilton West MP Margaret Ferrier said ‘her record speaks for itself’ as she urged constituents not to sign the recall petition for her constituency.In a statement on her website, the former SNP politician claimed that many local people had informed her they do not want a by-election, which comes after news broke that she was suspended from Parliament for 30 days for breaking Covid regulations in 2020.Beginning this morning, signing stations will be available throughout the area for six weeks, and if 10 per cent of voters choose to sign it then a by-election will be triggered.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The statement read: “Over the past few weeks I have visited many constituents and businesses across all areas of the constituency, and I look forward to continuing to do so over the next few weeks.“As an Independent MP, my constituents are my top priority and always have been. “The most important thing is that they are able to access the right support when they need it, and can be confident that their views are represented.

My record speaks for itself in this respect.“I do not have any desire or need to play into party politics, which inevitably distracts from constituency issues and the needs of local residents.