A video has emerged showing Pahaley and Renfrewshire South spokesman Mhairi Black drinking from a can – presumably with a lager. The politician appears to have been traveling from Glasgow Central last night after a football match between Ayr United and Partick Thistle. In the video, which was first reported by The Spectator, the MP is surrounded by other passengers on the train dressed in red and yellow. One can see her picking up a can from the tin as other passengers are caught chanting. Read more related articles Read more related articles Alcohol is currently prohibited on a ScotRail service. The rule came into force as a “temporary measure” to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 in November 2020. However, the drinking ban was extended for 17 months when ministers took over the helm of the railway on April 1st. It means that passengers can not currently bring their own spirits on the trains or buy them from the staff. In addition, the MP is also without a mask in the clip, while officials continue to recommend the use of face masks during Covid-19. An SNP spokesman said: “Mhairi has recalled the rules and apologized.” Do not miss the latest news from all over Scotland and beyond – Subscribe to our daily newsletter here.
