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SNP release statement after MP Lisa Cameron defects to Tories
SNP spokesperson said: “The people of East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow will be appalled they are now represented a Conservative and Unionist MP.
Lisa Cameron should now do the right thing and step down to allow a by-election"
There were also rumours circulating in the SNP group that Cameron may have been offered a seat in the House of Lords for defecting.
One SNP MP told the Scotsman the defection was "malicious, but not a surprise, she wasn't going to be selected and has always been a Tory