SOUTH Lakes MP Tim Farron is self-isolating after suffering with symptoms associated with coronavirus.

He said he suffered with a cough and fever for five days and took the action as a precaution.

Mr Farron said on Twitter: "I’ve had a fever and persistent cough since Saturday and so have been self-isolating as a precaution.

"NHS 111 have now advised that it’s likely that I do have coronavirus and so I will continue to be in self-isolation for the rest of the week."