Police Scotland have confirmed a 60-year-old Margaret Ferrier has been arrested and charged in connection with alleged ‘culpable and reckless conduct.’
The SNP MP she made a trip from Glasgow to the House of Commons whilst awaiting results of a Covid-19 test – and then returned back to Scotland after being informed she had tested positive for the virus.
A spokesperson for the police force said: “We can confirm that officers today arrested and charged a 60-year-old woman in connection with alleged culpable and reckless conduct.
“This follows a thorough investigation by Police Scotland into an alleged breach of coronavirus regulations between 26th and 29yh September 2020.
“A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal and we are unable to comment further.”
Ms Ferrier remains as an MP, albeit an independent for Rutherglen and Hamilton West with the SNP confirming: “Ms Ferrier remains suspended from the SNP and we will not comment further on live police proceedings.”
