New SNP MP says duty is to ‘sovereign people of Scotland’ during swearing in

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNewly elected SNP MP Lara Bird appeared to cross her fingers while swearing allegiance to King Charles in the House of Commons on Monday, 22 June. Representing Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, Ms Bird stated she took the oath only to serve her constituents. She declared that her first allegiance is, and always will be, to the sovereign people of Scotland. Ms Bird secured her seat in a by-election last Thursday, winning with a majority of over 5,000 votes against the Conservatives. She later reiterated on X that it is a privilege to serve and represent her communities as their Member of Parliament. In fullNew MP appears to cross fingers swearing allegiance to King in ParliamentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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