The Scotsman

Finnish PM takes drug test after party video

- By MARGARET NEIGHBOUR

Finland's prime minister has said she has taken a drug test, after new footage emerged showing the leader dancing with a Finnish popstar.

Sanna Marin, 36, came under fire after a leaked video showed her partying, with some politician­s saying she should be tested for narcotics.

At a news conference, Ms Marin said she took the test yesterday, with the results expected next week.

"I did nothing illegal", she said at the news conference in Helsinki.

"Even in my teenage years I have not used any kind of drugs", Ms Marin said, adding that she took the drug test to allay any concerns.

Reporters questioned whether she would have been able to make decisions.

"I don't remember a single time that there was a sudden situation in the middle of the night to go to the State Council Palace," she insisted. "I think my ability to function was really good. There were no known meetings on the days I was partying."

 ?? ?? Drug test: Finnish PM Sanna Marin
Drug test: Finnish PM Sanna Marin

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