02 October 2020 1 Min Read
Scotland's first minister calls on lawmaker to resign over breaking Covid rules
in News by Reuters
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon stands in the canteen with social distancing markers on the floor as she visits West Calder High School amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, in West Calder, Scotland. File photo
Image: Andy Buchanan/Pool via REUTERS
Image: Andy Buchanan/Pool via REUTERS
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Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, called on one of her lawmakers to resign on Friday after Margaret Ferrier admitted that she had travelled while suffering symptoms of Covid-19 and then after testing positive.
"I've spoken to Margaret Ferrier and made clear my view that she should step down as an MP (member of parliament)," 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."