NEALE Hanvey has been re-admitted to the SNP and will now sit as an SNP MP in the House of Commons.

The Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath MP had sat as an independent MP since his election in December 2019, but he has consistently voted with the SNP Parliamentary group.

Two weeks before his successful election, Mr. Hanvey was suspended by the SNP after alleged anti-Semitic social media posts came to light. Mr. Hanvey offered an immediate and unequivocal apology, and went on to win the election, unseating Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, Lesley Laird.

Mr Hanvey has been an active and vocal MP, being the first in Fife to offer virtual surgeries to constituents during the coronavirus lockdown and he has organised several cross-party campaigns that include pressing the Chancellor to close the gaps in the furlough scheme and urging the Prime Minister to give tax relief to all key workers who have worked extra hours during lockdown.

Commenting, Neale Hanvey MP said: “I am delighted to have been welcomed back into the SNP and the Parliamentary group.

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported me through this challenging time, and in particular to Danny Stone, the Chief Executive of the Antisemitism Policy Trust, for his support and guidance over the past few months.

“I look forward to being part of the strong SNP representation in Westminster as I continue my work as an MP standing up for my constituents and Scotland.”

An SNP spokesperson said: “Neale Hanvey’s six-month suspension from the SNP ended on May 27, having met the requirements set out by the Member Conduct Committee. His application to now join the SNP Westminster Group has been accepted and he will now sit as an SNP MP.

"We thank the Antisemitism Policy Trust for its work and all that they do to educate and empower decision-makers to address antisemitism."