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Hamilton MP who breached Covid rules had accused Tories of being 'reckless' over Westminster return

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she admitted breaching Covid-19 travel rules, but Hamilton MP Margaret Ferrier accused Tories of “reckless” behaviour over the return to Westminster earlier this year.

Full parliamentary sessions returned to Westminster in June, albeit with social distancing still in place.Virtual sessions had occupied the Houses of Parliament in London when the UK-wide lockdown came into force in March, to allow MPs to safely represent their constituents.However, temporary legislation sanctioning virtual participation in debates and votes lapsed and MPs were recalled in the summer to debate the best way forward due to the difficulties in physical distancing in the 150-year-old building.Ms Ferrier, who represents Rutherglen and Hamilton West, at the time.

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