MP who took train to Scotland despite knowing she had Covid pleads guilty

Margaret Ferrier has admitted breaking Covid rules by traveling on a train between Scotland and London after being ordered to self-isolate in September 2020

Margaret Ferrier has admitted breaking Covid laws by traveling to London when she had the virus (

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A MP who traveled by train from London to Scotland when she knew she had Covid has gloated guilt over putting others at risk.

Margaret Ferrier has admitted to putting people “at risk of infection, illness and death” by visiting various locations around Glasgow and London after being ordered to self-isolate at the end of September 2020.

She developed symptoms and was tested for the virus in Scotland, but ignored isolation rules pending results; instead, she took a train to London and participated in a debate in the House of Commons.

After testing positive for the virus, she returned to Scotland from London 'without seeking advice'.

Ferrier, an independent MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, had the SNP whip removed in 2020 after the allegations came to light.

She was pressured to resign her seat, but remains an MP.

In a statement at the time, she said there was "no excuse" for her actions.

The former SNP MP refused to step down from Parliament when it was revealed (

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SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon said after being kicked out of the party: 'I spoke to Margaret Ferrier and made it clear that she should resign as an MP.

"I did it with a heavy heart - she is a friend and colleague - but her actions were dangerous and indefensible. I have no power to force an MP to resign but I hope she will do what it takes."

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford today said Ms Ferrier had broken the law, adding: 'I think she will have to think very carefully about whether or not she can continue as an MP for his constituents."

But she said in an interview with The Sun on Sunday shortly after her revelation: "It's been a horrible experience, but I will continue to fight for my constituents...