Lanarkshire's first recall petition for sitting MP opens today

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Lanarkshire’s first recall petition for a sitting MP opens today following the suspension of Margaret Ferrier from the House of Commons.

From 9am, voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West will have the chance to sign a petition to recall their MP from Westminster.

If 10 per cent of the electorate choose to do so - some 8113 people out of 81,124 - 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 Despite pressure to resign from her seat since breaching coronavirus rules, Ms Ferrier remains the MP, now sitting as an independent.Earlier this month, she was suspended from the House of Commons for 30 days, beginning the recall petition process.It is expected that any by-election would be closely contested between Labour and the SNP, both of which have chosen prospective candidates for the seat.Ms Ferrier travelled from Scotland to Westminster after testing for Covid in September 2020 and went on to speak in the House of Commons while waiting for the results.