MARGARET Ferrier MP has pled guilty to breaching Covid rules after travelling by train despite knowing she had the virus.

The MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West was accused of “culpably and recklessly” putting people at risk by travelling throughout Glasgow and the surrounding areas - including visiting Vic's bar in Prestwick - whilst she had coronavirus symptoms.

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Prosecutors alleged that having booked a test for Covid-19, the 61-year-old put people at risk by visiting places including Lifestyle Leisure Centre, Vanilla Salon, gift shop Sweet P Boutique in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, St Mungo’s Church in Glasgow, and Vic’s Bar.

And Ms Ferrier has admitted that she had culpably and recklessly exposed the public to the virus ahead of a trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

After it emerged Ms Ferrier had travelled with Covid symptoms, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon condemned her actions as "dangerous and indefensible".