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Former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier is under pressure to resign her position at Rutherglen and Hamilton West after she reportedly broke a number of regulations on the coronavirus. These are the dates of possible infractions and penalties.
Saturday September 26 Ferrier underwent a coronavirus test after experiencing symptoms. A person experiencing Covid symptoms, however mild, in Scotland must self-isolate for at least 10 days and book a test. But instead she traveled to London the next day. In Scotland, anyone who breaks these rules can be fined £ 480.
Sunday September 27 Ferrier traveled to London by train. Transport Scotland’s guidance is that you should stay home if you or someone in your household experiences coronavirus symptoms or isolates yourself.
Monday September 28 Ferrier was in London when he received his positive test, and it is a legal requirement in England to inform your employer if you are told to isolate yourself. The SNP says Ferrier told the party about his positive test only on Wednesday.
Tuesday September 29 Ferrier returned to Scotland, again by train. Again, the guidance from the Department of Transportation is that you should not use public transportation if you experience symptoms of coronavirus. It is a crime to leave self-isolation in England without a reasonable excuse (anyone who fails to isolate themselves after a positive result can be fined £ 10,000), but this law only came into force on Monday, so it is unclear if it applies. retrospectively, to those who took a test before then, as Ferrier did.
