Bolton South East MP Yasmin Qureshi in hospital with pneumonia after testing positive for Covid

Yasmin Qureshi has been the MP for Bolton South East since 2010. Credit: PA

The Labour MP for Bolton South East, Yasmin Qureshi, has said she has been admitted to hospital with pneumonia after testing positive for Covid-19.

Ms Qureshi has been one of the Greater Manchester MPs arguing against Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions being imposed on the region.

In a Facebook statement, the shadow international development minister said: "Two weeks ago, I began to feel unwell. I then tested positive for Covid-19, so my family and I immediately self-isolated at home. I have not travelled to Westminster or anywhere else.

"I continued to work as best I could remotely, attending virtual meetings and doing casework, but after 10 days, I began to feel much worse and on Saturday I was admitted to the Royal Bolton Hospital with pneumonia."

"I'm being very well looked after and have nothing but praise and admiration for the wonderful staff at the hospital.

"They have been amazing throughout the process and I would like to extend my thanks to everyone working here in such difficult circumstances."

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said his thoughts are with Ms Qureshi.

"My thanks go to the staff caring for Yasmin at the Royal Bolton Hospital, along with NHS staff across the country who are on the front line against Covid-19," he said.