An SNP MP has fallen victim to “institutional bullying”, one of his party colleagues has claimed, despite the majority of nationalist colleagues failing to help stop a parliamentary investigation into his conduct.
John Nicolson will be investigated by the privileges committee over claims he deliberately undermined the impartiality and integrity of the Commons Speaker.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle called last week for Nicolson, who represents Ochil and South Perthshire, to apologise for posting part of his letter relating to a decision on referring Nadine Dorries, the former culture secretary, to the privileges committee.
MPs voted by 371 to 16 to refer the former broadcaster to the seven-member committee responsible for investigating potential contempt of parliament cases. This means that 29 nationalists did not defend
The Flash Sale.