Margaret Ferrier now focus of police probe after SNP MP took 800-mile train trip while infected with Covid-19

Police are investigating Margaret Ferrier MP after she took an 800-mile round trip from Glasgow to London while positive for Covid-19.

Cops are 'looking into' the SNP MP's behaviour after she admitted to travelling to London despite having coronavirus symptoms.

The politician had taken a test on Saturday after experiencing 'mild symptoms' but instead of self-isolating she travelled from Glasgow to Westminster.

Now detectives are examining 'the circumstances' of her trip after she confessed to the breach of the self-isolation rules earlier today.

Ferrier, who is the MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, has now been suspended from the SNP party while a party probe takes place.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon branded her actions as 'utterly indefensible' and said 'it’s hard to express just how angry I feel.'

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Margaret Ferrier MP contacted Police Scotland earlier today about travelling between London and Scotland after testing positive for coronavirus.

"We are looking into the circumstances and are liaising with our colleagues in the Metropolitan Police Service."

It comes after Ferrier confessed 'there is no excuse for my actions' on social media only to be met with a fierce backlash on Twitter as users called for her to be sacked.

The MP tweeted: "I apologise unreservedly for breaching Covid-19 restrictions by travelling this week when I shouldn't have.

"There is no excuse for my actions.

"On Saturday afternoon, after experiencing mild symptoms, I requested a Covid-19 test which I took that day.

"Feeling much better, I then travelled to London by train on Monday to attend Parliament as planned.

"This was wrong and I am very sorry for my mistake.

"On Monday evening I received a positive test result for Covid-19.

"I travelled home by train on Tuesday morning without seeking advice.

Margaret Ferrier took a train trip while infected with Covid-19 and placed many people at risk (PA)

"This was also wrong and I am sorry.

"I have been self isolating at home ever since.

"I have used Test and Protect and notified the House of Commons authorities who have spoken with Public Health England.

"I have also notified the police of my actions.

"Despite feeling well, I should have self-isolated while waiting for my test result, and I deeply regret my actions.

"I take full responsibility and would urge everyone not to make the same mistakes that I have, and do all they can to help limit the spread of Covid-19."