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A former MSP who gave evidence on behalf of Tommy Sheridan during his defamation case against the News of the World has been charged with perjury. Lothian and Borders Police confirmed that Rosemary Byrne, 59, was arrested, charged and released on Tuesday. Ms Byrne is co-convenor of Solidarity, the socialist party formed by Tommy Sheridan after he left the SSP.