MP Dr Lisa Cameron has quit the SNP and joined the Conservatives in a shock and unprecedented defection just three days out from the SNP's annual conference.
Cameron, a clinical psychologist, announced the bombshell move on the day her constituency party looked like it would de-select her as its candidate for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow.It is the first time an SNP MP has crossed the floor to join the Conservatives, and the first time East Kilbride has had a Tory MP.
Dr Cameron also said the SNP's founding cause of Scottish independence had led to "significant division" in families like hers.Today SNP leader Humza Yousaf said Cameron's decision was "probably the least surprising news frankly that I’ve had as first minister and party leader in the last six months."He added: “For me, Lisa Cameron by her own admission was facing a very difficult selection contest and now we know why.
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