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SNP MP Margaret Ferrier is the latest high-profile figure to break the coronavirus rules.
But what did he do and how does he compare to other offenders in the political world?
Margaret Ferrier, SNP MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West
Saturday September 26
Ferrier, an MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, began experiencing “mild symptoms” of coronavirus in the afternoon and took a test. It is unclear where he was at the time.
Monday September 28
Ferrier said he was “feeling much better” so he took a train to London.
That night, he delivered a four-minute speech in the House of Commons during a debate on the coronavirus.
At some point he received a positive test result, but it is unclear whether it was before or after his parliamentary speech.
Tuesday September 29
Ferrier said he boarded a train in the morning without seeking advice, but began to isolate himself when he arrived in Glasgow.
Wednesday September 30
Two days after being notified about the positive test, she informed the SNP. Party officials have said they were unaware at this time that she had taken the test before traveling to London.
Commons spokesman Sir Lindsay Hoyle was also informed, and contact tracing began.
Thursday 1 October
Ms Ferrier appeared before the Scottish police and issued a statement saying she was “I’m so sorry for my mistake” and admit that he should have isolated himself while waiting for his test result.
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford suspended Ms Ferrier’s whip and party officials said they realized that she had been tested before leaving for parliament and that she had traveled back to Scotland knowing that had tested positive.
Scotland’s Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon condemned her actions as “absolutely indefensible” but, despite growing calls for Ms Ferrier to leave, Ms Sturgeon did not announce her dismissal.
Other people who have found themselves in the spotlight because of the lockdown rules:
Jeremy corbyn
The former Labor Party leader attended a dinner with eight other people, breaking the “rule of six”, which limits the number of people in social gatherings.
The Sun report said Corbyn had apologized.
Stanley Johnson
The prime minister’s father said he was “I’m extremely sorry.” after being photographed shopping in West London without covering his face on September 29, many weeks after they became mandatory.
Dominic cummings
The prime minister’s closest aide drove to Durham in March, more than 260 miles from where he lives in London, and after the prime minister instructed people to stay home.
He was recovering from coronavirus symptoms at the time but, despite calls to resign, said he had behaved “reasonably” and I don’t regret it.
Professor Neil Ferguson
The scientist resigned in may of his role as a key government adviser after admitting that he had undermined social distancing rules by meeting his lover at their home.
Scotland Yard said his behavior was “clearly disappointing” but that he was not fined because he “took responsibility”.
Dr. Catherine Calderwood
Scotland’s medical director broke confinement restrictions twice in April by visiting his second home, more than an hour from his main residence in Edinburgh.
Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon wanted her to stay, but she finally resigned.
Robert jenrick
The secretary of housing, communities and local government traveled more than an hour to visit their parents in April while everyone else was told to stay home.
Jenrick was also criticized for traveling 150 miles from his London property to his home in Herefordshire, from where he traveled to his parents’ home in Shropshire.
He insisted that he was delivering food and medicine to his isolated parents.
Stephen Kinnock
The Member of Parliament from Aberavon in South Wales traveled to celebrate his father’s 78th birthday March 28, early in the running of the bulls.
His father is former Labor leader Neil Kinnock.
After Mr Kinnock posted a photo on Twitter of himself practicing social distancing with his parents outside their home, South Wales Police responded: “We know celebrating your dad’s birthday is a lovely thing, however , this is not an essential trip. “
