Ian Blackford’s lawyers demand apology over ‘arms dealer’ comment
Mr Blackford’s lawyers have written to the Aberdeen South MP saying the comment was “defamatory” and calling for a £1,000 donation to a charity of his choice.
Mr Thomson’s post on Twitter has been taken down.
It came after a funeral plan investment fund Mr Blackford chairs, Golden Charter Trust, was found to have invested in BAE systems and Airbus.
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A source close to Ross Thomson said: “Ross has received the letter and will respond in due course.”