Politicians have called for MP Margaret Ferrier to resign after she breached coronavirus guidelines.

The Rutherglen SNP MP confirmed in a statement on Friday that she traveled by train to London after taking a test for coronavirus. 

She booked a test on Saturday and experiencing mild symptoms of the virus, but traveled to by train on Monday before receiving the results of the test.

That evening she was informed that she had tested positive for coronavirus.

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SNP MP for Glasgow East David Linden slammed Ferrier's behaviour as "indefensible" on BBC Question Time.

He said: "I've got to say I'm pretty furious with the behaviour of Margaret Ferrier MP... It's utterly inexcusable and it's right that she lost the whip for that."

Asked later is she should resign, he added: "We are asking people to follow very, very strict public health guidance. If a member of parliament can't do that, I think they've got to reflect upon their position."

SNP MP Kirsty Blackman said: "I agree with David Linden. Margaret Ferrier must resign. Both David and Margaret are unparalleled campaigners for our party but in this circumstance David is right. Margaret’s actions cannot be overlooked."

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “This is a very serious situation.

Glasgow Times:

“That we have been living with this Covid for a number of months. Now, people are making enormous sacrifices.

“And MPs have to be judged to the highest standards.

“And, we have a situation here that not only has the guidance been broken, but the law has been broken.

“And, I would simply say to Margaret that people will expect her to reflect on the situation that she has put herself in.”

The Glasgow Times earlier reported First Minister hit out after the announcement, labelling Ferrier's actions as "utterly indefensible". 

Taking to social media, the First Minister wrote: "This is utterly indefensible.

"It’s hard to express just how angry I feel on behalf of people across the country making hard sacrifices every day to help beat COVID.

"The rules apply to everyone and they’re in place to keep people safe. Ian Blackford is right to suspend the whip."