Angus MacNeil expelled from SNP after row with party’s chief whip
by Libby Brooks Scotland correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6DRAQ)
Veteran MP responds by criticising leadership and says he will stand as independent candidate at next general election
The Scottish National party (SNP) has expelled its veteran MP Angus MacNeil, who immediately confirmed he would stand as an independent candidate at the next election.
He was suspended from the party's Westminster group last month after reportedly clashing with its chief whip, Brendan O'Hara, over his attendance record at Commons' votes.
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