THE SNP has called on an MP who left the party to join the Tories to resign and spark a by-election.
Lisa Cameron, MSP for East Kilbride Strathaven and Lesmahagow, quit the SNP today and joined the Scottish Conservatives.
Before she quit Cameron was facing a challenge for re-selection as the SNP candidate for the seat from party worker, Grant Costello.A spokesperson for the SNP said: “The people of East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow will be appalled they are now represented by a Conservative and Unionist MP.
“Like many ex-SNP supporters, she has realised that her former party is hopelessly divided under Humza Yousaf and incapable of focusing on the real priorities of the Scottish people. “Lisa took a principled stand in supporting the victim in the Patrick Grady case, when her party took the side of the disgraced MP. For doing so, she has been shamefully and inexplicably mistreated by the SNP.
“I look forward to working with Lisa, who recognises the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister are focused on the issues that matter to people in Scotland and across the UK.”Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly.
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