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Ian Blackford, the SNP’s Westminster group leader, said the party had conducted a reshuffle of its frontbench team.
A press release sent out showing new appointments did not mention Ms Cherry or her shadow home affairs role, but this position has now been taken by Stuart McDonald MP, according to the SNP website.
However, in a tweet Ms Cherry said: “Despite hard work, results & a strong reputation I’ve been sacked today from @theSNP frontbench. My constituents & fellow party members who gave me a resounding mandate in recent NEC elections should rest assured that I will continue to work hard for them.
Police Scotland said officers are investigating following a report of “threatening communications” being made online.
Ms Cherry had been the SNP justice and home affairs spokeswoman at Westminster – but was also seen by many as being close to former leader Alex Salmond, as well as having come in for criticism from some for her stance on transgender issues.
The reshuffle revealed that Anne McLaughlin has now been appointed as the party’s Westminster spokeswoman on justice and immigration.
Despite hard work, results & a strong reputation I’ve been sacked today from @theSNP front bench. My constituents & fellow party members who gave me a resounding mandate in recent NEC elections should rest assured that I will continue to work hard for them.
Drew Hendry takes on trade role in SNP reshuffle in Westminster By Louise Glen
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Updated: 17:57, 01 February 2021
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Drew Hendry MP
The SNP Westminster leader, Ian Blackford MP has announced a reshuffle of SNP MPs including changes to his front bench team.
The reshuffle sees Inverness MP, Drew Hendry move from his business role to taking on the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Trade and overseeing the Scotland in the World policy team.
The SNP Westminster leader said the reshuffle would draw on new talent and ensure the SNP has the best possible Team in Westminster as Scotland faces Covidâ19 and Brexit s challenges.
Police Scotland said officers are investigating following a report of “threatening communications” being made online.
Ms Cherry had been the SNP justice and home affairs spokeswoman at Westminster – but was also seen by many as being close to former leader Alex Salmond, as well as having come in for criticism from some for her stance on transgender issues.
The reshuffle revealed that Anne McLaughlin has now been appointed as the party’s Westminster spokeswoman on justice and immigration.
Despite hard work, results & a strong reputation I’ve been sacked today from @theSNP front bench. My constituents & fellow party members who gave me a resounding mandate in recent NEC elections should rest assured that I will continue to work hard for them.