SNP MP accused of embezzling more than £25,000 from two pro-independence groups has been pushed back to next spring. Ex-MP Natalie McGarry did not appear at the hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday but has previously entered not guilty pleas to the two embezzlement charges she faces.
She was due to stand trial next month but the trial has now been postponed until April 2022 to allow more time for preparations.Allan Macleod, representing Ms McGarry, told the court the defence is waiting for more information relating to a report.He said: "There is a defence motion to adjourn."The commissioner indicates it will be October before he completes his task.
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