A British MP who made a long train journey from London to Scotland despite having received a positive test result for COVID-19 is being investigated by the police.
The Scottish National Party's Margaret Ferrier travelled to London by train on Monday after taking a COVID-19 test, only to learn it had come back positive that evening after she had spoken in Britain's parliament at Westminster.
On Tuesday, she took a train back to Glasgow.
It is mandatory in England for people to self-isolate if they test positive for the coronavirus, with fines of 1,000 pounds (AUD$1800) for those who breach the rules.
"Following consultation with Police Scotland, officers from the Metropolitan Police, working with British Transport Police, are conducting an investigation into potential offences," the Metropolitan Police, London's police force, said in a statement on Friday.
The probe relates to reported breaches of health protection regulations.
The Metropolitan Police said the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has also been informed.
In a serious of tweets, Scotland's first minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon slammed Ms Ferrier for her "utterly indefensible" actions and called for her resignation.
The SNP's Westminster leader, Ian Blackford, said earlier that he was suspending Ms Ferrier.
"I've spoken to Margaret Ferrier and made clear my view that she should step down as an MP," Ms Sturgeon said on Twitter.
"I did so with a heavy heart - she is a friend & colleague - but her actions were dangerous & indefensible. I have no power to force an MP to resign but I hope she will do the right thing."
Ms Ferrier has apologised for breaching COVID-19 restrictions, saying there was no excuse for her actions.
"Despite feeling well, I should have self-isolated while waiting for my test result, and I deeply regret my actions," she said.
"I take full responsibility and I would urge everyone not to make the same mistakes that I have, and to do all they can to help limit the spread of COVID-19."
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