A Labour MP has said she has “voluntarily” suspended herself from the Labour whip “until internal investigations are concluded” after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
David Taylor, married to East Kilbride and Strathaven MP Joani Reid, was detained alongside two other men by counter-terrorism officers.
The arrests took place at addresses in London and Wales on Wednesday.
It comes as Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar confirmed the party is investigating the circumstances surrounding the arrest.
Following the arrest, Ms Reid issued a statement asserting she had “never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law”.
The Scottish Labour MP also clarified her position, adding: “I am not part of my husband’s business activities.”
Mr Sarwar, while addressing journalists at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday, said the situation was “deeply concerning” and stated his intention was to “get to the bottom of these matters”.
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