Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry has been found guilty of embezzling almost £25,000 after a trial in Glasgow.

McGarry took £21,000 while treasurer of Women for Independence between 26 April 2013 and 30 November 2015.

She represented Glasgow East between 2015 and 2017 and has been convicted of two charges of embezzlement, totalling £24,635.

After a six week trial, a jury found her guilty by a majority and she was also found guilty of a second charge of taking money between 9 April 2014 and 10 August 2015 when she was treasurer, secretary and convener of the Glasgow Regional Association of the SNP.

Several witnesses gave evidence during the trial, including current and former Scottish health secretaries Humza Yousaf and Jeane Freeman.

McGarry, of Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, denied both charges against her.

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