Ex-SNP MP Margaret Ferrier Arrested Over Covid Travel Scandal
Former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier has been arrested and charged with culpable and reckless conduct. The charges relate to her scandalous trip between Scotland and Westminster while awaiting her coronavirus test results.
Journey Sparked Outrage and Party Fallout
Ferrier was stripped of the SNP whip after she travelled from Glasgow to the House of Commons and back, even though she knew she had tested positive for Covid-19. The reckless move sparked headline-grabbing uproar and calls for her to be held accountable.
Police Scotland Steps In After Met Police Drop Case
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We can confirm officers today arrested and charged a 60-year-old woman in connection with alleged culpable and reckless conduct.”
This development comes after the Metropolitan Police announced they would take no further action. The Met ruled out prosecution because the specific regulations Ferrier might have breached were not yet in force when she travelled.
