DISGRACED MP Margaret Ferrier is facing an investigation into her conduct by the Standards Commissioner after breaking Covid laws during the pandemic.
Ferrier was ordered to complete a 270-hour community payback order last month after she "wilfully ignored” Covid rules and travelled by train from London to Scotland after testing positive for the virus.
The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has now confirmed it has opened a probe into her behaviour.
Her constituents in Rutherglen and Hamilton West could force a recall election if she is suspended from the House of Commons for at least 10 sitting days following a report by the Standards Committee.
It will look into "actions causing significant damage to the reputation of the House as a whole, or of its members generally".
It is also assessing a possible conflict between the MP's private interest and public interest.
Ferrier, 62, last month admitted culpably and recklessly exposing the public “to the risk of infection, illness and death” as a result of her behaviour.
Imposing the community payback order at Glasgow Sheriff Court, Sheriff Principal Craig Turnbull told her: “The public rightly expect the people elected to represent them to set an example.
“You wilfully ignored the rules and did not isolate. Having tested positive you wilfully disregarded guidance and travelled by train.”
He continued: “It cannot be overlooked that your behaviour took place at a time of significant restrictions and before the vaccination programme had begun.”
She had been elected as the SNP MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West in 2019, regaining the seat from Labour.
She had the party whip removed in 2020 after the allegations against her emerged and has come under pressure to resign her seat in the House of Commons.
