Margaret Ferrier given community service for COVID breach

She remains an independent MP representing Rutherglen and Hamilton West

A Scottish MP who travelled between London and Scotland breaching COVID rules in 2020 will carry out 270 hours of community service.

Last month, Margaret Ferrier admitted to recklessly exposing the public to the risk of COVID-19 after testing positive for the virus herself and then travelling on a train.

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