A Glasgow MP who was suspended by the SNP following sexual harassment allegations has had the party whip restored.

Patrick Grady, Glasgow North MP was the subject of a party investigation following complaints he had harassed a party staff member.

Grady was suspended from the House of Commons for two days after an independent investigation into the incident at a London pub in 2016.

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He resigned from the SNP and a police investigation took place, after which no charges were brought.

Grady had said he was "profoundly sorry" for the incident over which the complainer said their life had been a "living hell" over how it was handled by the SNP.

The MP was suspended by the SNP for six months and the party has now said it has been served and he has been readmitted.

An SNP spokesperson said: “Following a six-month suspension, Patrick Grady has resumed his membership of the SNP.”

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Former SNP Westminster Group leader, Ian Blackford was criticised for his handling of the complaint against Gray, who was the party’s chief whip in the House of Commons.

He was reported to have told MPs that they should support Grady following the complaints.

The decision to re-instate the MP has been criticised by other Glasgow politicians.

Annie Wells, Conservative Glasgow MSP, said it was detrimental in supporting victims of harassment to come forward.

She said: “His belated resignation back in June was already far too little, too late. The fact that he has now been welcomed back into the Westminster fold after just a few short months is a slap in the face to his victim."

She added: "If the SNP had any integrity at all, they would have sacked Patrick Grady for good. By welcoming him back with open arms, they have only demonstrated that sexual harassment is acceptable within their party.

"The SNP have betrayed all those who have suffered sexual harassment and bullying - and made it far less likely that any future victims come forward."