Mr Sheppard said he had 'no intention to make any gesture' (Image: PTV) He added: "I was trying to indicate that the honourable gentleman had not given due consideration. "I'm not sure what gesture, I was pointing to my head and saying 'think!'. He said: "I do apologise if any offence was taken, it was not intended." It comes as Mr Sheppard said he would welcome an independence referendum this year - but insisted that a vote will only take place once the pandemic is over. The Deputy Speaker said she noticed 'something' (Image: PTV) Labour Party ‘don’t represent alternative to SNP’ says Miklinski