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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

MYSTERIOUS: Tories try to reduce mp s suspension to avoid triggering a possible by election - You Need To See This

PA Wire

Three Conservatives who will have a say over Boris Johnson’s political fate tried to reduce the suspension of MP Margaret Ferrier to avoid a potential by-election.

Ms Ferrier, who represents Rutherglen and Hamilton West, was recommended by the Commons Standards Committee for a 30-day suspension for breaching coronavirus rules.

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