Covid inquiry

COMMENT

Nicola Sturgeon showed that a country can be led by serious and dedicated individuals

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Anne McLaughlin: Political attacks undermine efforts to tackle next pandemic

Professor Devi Sridhar is among those whose communications have been scrutinised

Professor Devi Sridhar is among those whose communications have been scrutinised

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Will Covid inquiry grillings deter able people from helping in future?

The National's fact checker looks at claims that Michael Gove's State of the Union paper has leaked online

The National's fact checker looks at claims that Michael Gove's State of the Union paper has leaked online

Has Michael Gove’s secret ‘State of the Union’ report been leaked online?

The Scottish Secretary is a political non-entity who has no credibility whatsoever

The Scottish Secretary is a political non-entity who has no credibility whatsoever

Alister Jack's conduct at the Covid inquiry came as no surprise

The policy states that messages should be deleted at least monthly

The policy states that messages should be deleted at least monthly

Scottish Government's policy on message deletion is publicly available

A large amount of Covid inquiry time has been dedicated to the deleted WhatsApp messages of Nicola Sturgeon and many others

A large amount of Covid inquiry time has been dedicated to the deleted WhatsApp messages of Nicola Sturgeon and many others

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Politicising of trivia has taken attention away from important issues

Though there are many matters to raise about the government response to the pandemic, it was a once-in-a-lifetime event that nobody could have prepared for

Though there are many matters to raise about the government response to the pandemic, it was a once-in-a-lifetime event that nobody could have prepared for

UK Covid Inquiry is feeding innocents to lions rather than making progress

Drew Hendry said Scotland was the 'most scrutinised nation in the UK' over Covid

Drew Hendry said Scotland was the 'most scrutinised nation in the UK' over Covid

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Westminster should 'face same level of scrutiny as Scotland' over Covid says SNP MP

The Question Time panel from Glasgow on Thursday night

The Question Time panel from Glasgow on Thursday night

BBC Question Time

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Question Time in Glasgow: Scrutiny avoided and views unrepresented

During the Covid crisis Nicola Sturgeon's regular broadcasts were lauded and appreciated

During the Covid crisis Nicola Sturgeon's regular broadcasts were lauded and appreciated

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Media frenzy around these Covid inquiry sessions has been despicable

The Scottish Secretary was treated with deference at Covid inquiry

The Scottish Secretary was treated with deference at Covid inquiry

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Note the contrast in treatment of Nicola Sturgeon and Alister Jack

The professor's comments come after Nicola Sturgeon's appearance at the Covid Inquiry

The professor's comments come after Nicola Sturgeon's appearance at the Covid Inquiry

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'I was very impressed by Nicola Sturgeon,' professor tells Sky News host

LIVE: Nicola Sturgeon faces UK Covid Inquiry in Edinburgh

LIVE: Nicola Sturgeon faces UK Covid Inquiry in Edinburgh

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RECAP: All the updates as Nicola Sturgeon faces UK Covid Inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon has made clear that tackling Covid-19 was her priority

Nicola Sturgeon has made clear that tackling Covid-19 was her priority

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It is clear indy was on the backburner during the pandemic period

Several MSPs claimed for mobile devices during the pandemic

Several MSPs claimed for mobile devices during the pandemic

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See the full list of cross-party MSPs who claimed for pandemic mobile phones

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has rejected claims that the Scottish Government worked on independence during Covid

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has rejected claims that the Scottish Government worked on independence during Covid

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'Not accurate': Nicola Sturgeon denies working on independence during Covid

Sometimes it can be valuable to put forward ‘devil’s advocate’ positions

Sometimes it can be valuable to put forward ‘devil’s advocate’ positions

Politicians should be free to discuss issues frankly during a crisis

Nicola Sturgeon fought back tears as she refuted claims she has looked for political gain in the Covid pandemic

Nicola Sturgeon fought back tears as she refuted claims she has looked for political gain in the Covid pandemic

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Tearful Nicola Sturgeon rejects claim she saw 'opportunity in Covid'

Nicola Sturgeon will give evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry today

Nicola Sturgeon will give evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry today

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How to watch Nicola Sturgeon give evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry

John Swinney arrives at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre

John Swinney arrives at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre

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John Swinney: Alister Jack contributed 'nothing of value' to pandemic response

So far there has been a lot of focus on mainly trivial WhatsApp messages

So far there has been a lot of focus on mainly trivial WhatsApp messages

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Let’s hope Covid inquiry focuses on the important issues this week

Jason Leitch’s WhatsApp messages were in the spotlight at the Covid Inquiry

Jason Leitch’s WhatsApp messages were in the spotlight at the Covid Inquiry

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Jason Leitch is the latest victim of UK smear campaign

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon (left) and former prime minister Boris Johnson

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon (left) and former prime minister Boris Johnson

Conservative Party

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The media spin and misinformation around Covid Inquiry's Scottish sessions

First Minister Humza Yousaf (left) and Liz Lloyd, Nicola Sturgeon's former chief of staff, at the Covid Inquiry

First Minister Humza Yousaf (left) and Liz Lloyd, Nicola Sturgeon's former chief of staff, at the Covid Inquiry

RECAP: Humza Yousaf and Liz Lloyd at the Covid inquiry: as it happened

First Minister Humza Yousaf (left) and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack

First Minister Humza Yousaf (left) and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack

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Alister Jack 'said nothing at all in four-nation Covid meetings', Humza Yousaf says

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was the focus of discussion on Kaye Adams's BBC Scotland radio show

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was the focus of discussion on Kaye Adams's BBC Scotland radio show

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Call for BBC apology as Kaye Adams says Nicola Sturgeon 'not a human being'

Then prime minister Boris Johnson (left), with then chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak, at a gathering in the Cabinet Room in 10 Downing Street on his birthday

Then prime minister Boris Johnson (left), with then chancellor of the exchequer Rishi Sunak, at a gathering in the Cabinet Room in 10 Downing Street on his birthday

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Real 'disgusting' behaviour is having drunken parties in Downing Street

Scotland's chief medical officer Professor Gregor Smith

Scotland's chief medical officer Professor Gregor Smith

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'Delete every day': Scottish Government WhatsApp policy in focus at UK inquiry

Nicola Sturgeon MSP and John Swinney MSP during First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood

Nicola Sturgeon MSP and John Swinney MSP during First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood

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Nicola Sturgeon releases statement on WhatsApp message deletion

A number of senior figures are set to give evidence to the inquiry

A number of senior figures are set to give evidence to the inquiry

UK Covid Inquiry comes to Scotland with officials to be questioned over pandemic

Michelle Mone claims she was in direct contact with Gove when she was lobbying for a PPE contract

Michelle Mone claims she was in direct contact with Gove when she was lobbying for a PPE contract

Michael Gove has questions to answer about PPE Medpro scandal

Then-chancellor Rishi Sunak introduced the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme (Jeff J Mitchell/PA)

Then-chancellor Rishi Sunak introduced the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme (Jeff J Mitchell/PA)

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Covid inquiry to question Rishi Sunak on Eat Out scheme and lockdowns

The former prime minister has taken aim at the Scottish Government

The former prime minister has taken aim at the Scottish Government

Boris Johnson's Covid inquiry evidence shows his priority is self-preservation

Hancock is really the unsung hero of the pandemic - at least in his imagination

Hancock is really the unsung hero of the pandemic - at least in his imagination

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Wee Ginger Dug: The quicker Scotland removes itself from this pantomime the better

Nicola Sturgeon has responded to Matt Hancock's comments

Nicola Sturgeon has responded to Matt Hancock's comments

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Nicola Sturgeon hits back at Matt Hancock's Covid Inquiry 'spin' jibe

Matt Hancock said he was 'frustrated' by Nicola Sturgeon putting a 'political angle' on Scottish decisions during the pandemic

Matt Hancock said he was 'frustrated' by Nicola Sturgeon putting a 'political angle' on Scottish decisions during the pandemic

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'Frustrating' Nicola Sturgeon put political angle on Covid rules, Matt Hancock claims

Professor Sir Chris Whitty has been giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry

Professor Sir Chris Whitty has been giving evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry

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'No consultation' with top scientists over Eat Out to Help Out, inquiry hears

Douglas Ross has made no comment on revelations from Patrick Vallance's diary

Douglas Ross has made no comment on revelations from Patrick Vallance's diary

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Tory MSPs silent after Rishi Sunak's 'let them die' Covid comment emerges

Rishi Sunak during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus

Rishi Sunak during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus

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Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak happy to 'just let people die' from Covid, inquiry told

The Covid inquiries – which have heard from the likes of Dominic Cummings – are becoming bogged down in personality and tittle-tattle

The Covid inquiries – which have heard from the likes of Dominic Cummings – are becoming bogged down in personality and tittle-tattle

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Andrew Tickell: The media has got it wrong in coverage of Covid Inquiry

Suella Braverman's fate hangs in the balance after she wrote an explosive column in The Times

Suella Braverman's fate hangs in the balance after she wrote an explosive column in The Times

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The Worst of Westminster: Suella De Vil strikes ... for the last time?

Steve Barclay made a bizarre attempt to deflect from a horrific comment made by Boris Johnson

Steve Barclay made a bizarre attempt to deflect from a horrific comment made by Boris Johnson

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Senior Tory deflects from horrific Boris Johnson comment with attack on Scotland

Margaret Ferrier faced far greater consequences for her actions than those in charge at Westminster

Margaret Ferrier faced far greater consequences for her actions than those in charge at Westminster

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Inquiry revelations highlight the harsh treatment of Margaret Ferrier

Anas Sarwar chooses to ignore the fact that his colleagues in Wales have decided against having a Covid inquiry

Anas Sarwar chooses to ignore the fact that his colleagues in Wales have decided against having a Covid inquiry

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Stench of hypocrisy is emanating from the opposition at Holyrood

Protesters wait outside Dorland House in London, where the Covid inquiry is taking place

Protesters wait outside Dorland House in London, where the Covid inquiry is taking place

It should come as no surprise that Tories don't care if we live or die