EX-SNP MP denies embezzling charges

A former SN PM P has denied embezzling more than £25,000 from two pro-independence groups.

Natalie Mcgarr y faced two embezzlement charges when she appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court yesterday. Mcgarry, 39, is accused of appropriating £21,000 for her own use in her role as treasurer of the Women for Independence group between 26 April 2013 and 30 November 2015. She is accused of failing to transfer charitable donations raised by the group to Perth and Kinross Foodbank and to Positive Prisons, Positive Futures.

Allan Mac leod, re presenting Mcgarry, entered not guilty pleas to both charges on her behalf when she appeared in the dock yesterday.

The case has been continued until a further hearing on 11 November.

Ms Mcgarry was elected as an SNP member in 2015.