A Labour MP has said she has “voluntarily” suspended herself from the Labour whip “until internal investigations are concluded” after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
David Taylor, married to East Kilbride and Strathaven MP Joani Reid, was detained alongside two other men by counter-terrorism officers.
The arrests took place at addresses in London and Wales on Wednesday.
In a statement, she said: “This week has been the worst of my life. The shock of recent days has been difficult for me and my family.
“I want to reiterate something very important: I am not under investigation by the police and no accusations have been against me. I have done nothing wrong. I love my country. To serve the people of East Kilbride and Strathaven as their MP and the Labour Party has been – and continues to be – the privilege of my life.
“I understand that speculation and gossip is fevered at a time like this. I do not want the circumstances that I and my family find ourselves in to be a distraction for this government, of which I am proud and in whom I believe. I also do not want my children – who have nothing to answer for and who deserve privacy and compassion – to find themselves subject to intrusion.
“Following discussions with the Chief Whip, I am voluntarily suspending myself from the whip this evening and will not sit as a Labour MP until internal investigations are concluded. I will welcome and cooperate with any questions and worries the party may have.
“I, and my team, will continue to serve my constituents in the normal way as their Member of Parliament.”
It comes as Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar confirmed the party is investigating the circumstances surrounding the arrest.
Following the arrest, Ms Reid issued a statement asserting she had "never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law".
The Scottish Labour MP also clarified her position, adding: "I am not part of my husband’s business activities."
Mr Sarwar, while addressing journalists at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday, said the situation was "deeply concerning" and stated his intention was to "get to the bottom of these matters".
A Labour Party spokesperson said: “These are incredibly serious allegations. We cannot comment further while the police investigation is ongoing.”
Taylor, 39, alongside two other men, aged 43 and 68, were arrested by counter-terrorism officers at addresses in London and Wales on Wednesday and have been released on bail until May, the Metropolitan Police said.
He was listed as a “lobbyist” on Ms Reid’s registered interests.
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