Ambulance called to Houses of Parliament after MP collapses during PMQs

An MP received medical attention this afternoon after collapsing in the Westminster tearoom during Prime Minister’s Questions.

An ambulance was called after former SNP MP Natalie McGarry took ill while the debate took place in the chamber.

The Glasgow East MP took to Twitter to update followers on her condition.

She wrote: “Delighted to announce me husband and I are expecting a baby.

“I fainted earlier and I’d like to thank the medics who were called as a precaution.”