New SNP MP vows to 'serve the people' after Commons oath row

Lara Bird appeared to have her fingers crossed as she was sworn in as the new MP for Arbroath & Broughty Ferry.

Lara Bird appeared to have her fingers crossed as she was sworn in as the new MP for Arbroath & Broughty Ferry.
The ceremony, which featured pageantry, poetry, drama and music, marked the beginning of the seventh session of Holyrood.
The home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.






