"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."
East Kilbride and Strathaven MP Joani Reid has voluntarily suspended herself from the Labour whip following the arrest of her husband, David Taylor, on suspicion of spying for China. Taylor was detained alongside two other men by counter-terrorism officers at addresses in London and Wales. Reid issued a statement emphasizing that she is not under police investigation and no accusations have been made against her. She reaffirmed her commitment to serving her constituents and the Labour Party, stating the situation has been difficult for her family. Reid expressed concern that the circumstances could distract from the government's work.
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