Tommy Sheridan, the former Scottish Socialist Party leader, has been hospitalised after collapsing at home. The 60-year-old was found by his wife Gail and taken to hospital, where he is said to be in a stable condition. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, with Sheridan reportedly suffering from exhaustion and dehydration.
Sheridan's political career has been marked by controversy and division. He first came to prominence in 1992 when he was elected as a Glasgow councillor while serving a jail term for defying a court order. He later became an MSP in 1999, leading the Scottish Socialist Party to its peak of six seats in 2003.
However, his reputation was tarnished by a perjury conviction in 2011, after he was found to have lied during a defamation case against the News of the World. The newspaper had alleged an extramarital affair, which Sheridan denied. He served 16 months in prison.
Since his release, Sheridan has largely stayed out of the political spotlight. His health scare has prompted messages of support from former colleagues and opponents alike. A spokesperson for his family said they were grateful for the well-wishes and requested privacy.
