Mcgarry sacks lawyer before trial

A former MP has sacked her defence council a week before her trial is due to start.

Natalie Mcgarry, 37, is to face three charges of embezzlement through different independence campaign organisations at Glasgow Sheriff Court next week.

Mcgarry, of Oliphant Crescent, Clarkston, was to be defended by John Mcelroy but she has fired him. The former SNP MP asked Sheriff Paul Crozier for an extension to her trial but this was refused.

The trial is due to last six weeks. donation from the music star. Sir Elton’s private photography collection will also go on display as part of a new longterm collaboration with the museum to revolutionise public access to photography.

The Rocket Man singer and his husband David Furnish made a donation towards the V&A’S new Photography Centre. The gallery 101 will be renamed the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Gallery.