AN MP is to offer telephone and email advice surgeries for her constituents to help stop the spread of coronovirus.

Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West announced this afternoon she would be holding remote advice sessions rather than traditional face-to-face meetings.

In a statement, the Liberal Democrat said the unique surgeries would start on Friday for any constituents who need advice, with email also being offered to those who prefer.

She said: "With the spread of Coronavirus it's sensible that we follow advice and limit face to face contact as much as possible.

"There may also be people who would like to chat with me about an issue affecting them but feel uneasy about going to my public advice surgeries.

“So to try and address this, we’ve decided to hold my surgery over the phone instead of face-to-face this coming Friday.

“Please do get in touch, whatever your problem is – whether you're worried about the virus or whether it's a completely unrelated issue. My casework team and I will be happy to help".

The MP's staff will also be able to take calls on her behalf throughout the week.