The South of Scotland MSP was arrested on Tuesday and is due to appear in court at a later date
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The South of Scotland MSP was arrested on Tuesday and is due to appear in court at a later date
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Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth has been charged with the possession of indecent images, prompting his suspension from the party.
The South Scotland MSP was arrested on Tuesday and is due to appear in court at a later date. He was first elected as an MSP in…
Colin Smyth, 52, suspended by party after Police Scotland investigation
Allegations emerged on Thursday evening as the Labour MSP Colin Smyth had his Holyrood pass deactivated
New charge relates to device allegedly placed in Scottish parliament and follows charges relating to possession of indecent images
Colin Smyth is also facing allegations of hiding a secret camera in Holyrood’s lavatories
Allegations come a week after it emerged he had been charged with possessing indecent images of children
