WATCH: MP Margaret Ferrier pushes camerman outside Glasgow Sheriff Court
The Lanarkshire MP is accused of breaking lockdown self-isolation laws
Last updated 6th Jan 2022
Lanarkshire MP Margaret Ferrier has been filmed swiping a cameraman as she was leaving Glasgow Sheriff Court after pleading not guilty to a charge of travelling from Glasgow to London in the knowledge she had symptoms of Coronavirus.
The 61-year-old MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West allegedly made several journeys having been told to self-isolate between September 26 and 29, 2020.
Prosecutors state the suspended SNP politician culpably and recklessly booked a test for Covid 19, stating in the booking application that she had symptoms of the disease.
The charge claims she was told to self-isolate and wilfully exposed people to the risk of infection, illness and death.
MP accused of visiting multiple locations
It is alleged this was done by travelling throughout Glasgow and the surrounding areas as well as journeys to and from London.
Allegations state Ferrier was at a variety of locations over the three days.
These include locations in Rutherglen such as Lifestyle Leisure centre, Sweet P Boutique and Vanilla Salon.
Ferrier also allegedly visited Grace and Flavour, Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, as well as St Mungo’s Church, Glasgow and Vic’s Bar in Prestwick, Ayrshire.
The charge states Ferrier made a taxi journey from her home in Glasgow’s Cambuslang to the city’s Central train station.
It is claimed she travelled to London Euston station and elsewhere in the English capital including the Houses of Parliament.
Ferrier is then said to have made the return journey to Glasgow from London by train.
Ferrier - who appeared in the dock - pled not guilty today/yesterday at Glasgow Sheriff Court to the single charge.
The trial in August is expected to last five days and Ferrier was granted bail.
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