MPs tell of fears as attack unfolded

MPS from Tayside and Fife inside Westminster during the terror attack described their experiences.

Chris Law, the Dundee West MP, and his Perthshire North colleague Pete Wishart were diverted into Scotland Yard having missed the incident by minutes.

They were part of a group of nine who were about to move back towards Parliament Square but were directed into the safety of the Met Police headquarters.

In the immediate aftermath, Mr Law said: “I’m a bit shaken at the moment. For a long time people have been saying the terrorist threat is at severe for some time.”

Mr Wishart said: “Got out of the building and into New Scotland Yard with other MPs and staff. Incredible response from emergency services.”

Stewart Hosie, the Dundee East MP, was in the Members’ Lobby with around 200 fellow politicians. He described the atmosphere as “subdued” as details emerged.

Perthshire SNP MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh, was also held in the chamber. She said: “There is a huge amount of concern, a policeman has been stabbed, people have been injured and we are very worried about what’s happening.”

A member of staff for Roger Mullin, the SNP MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath, said “I can see the man lying on the ground; he’s clearly seriously injured. We’ve been told to lock our doors and keep away from the window. Everyone’s trying to keep level-headed but we have no idea what’s going on.”

Chris Law, left, and Pete Wishart were directed to safety.