Nicola Sturgeon Denies Pandemic Decisions Were Politically Motivated: Emotional Testimony at UK Covid Inquiry
EDINBURGH, Scotland – Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon vehemently denied accusations that her decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic were influenced by a desire for Scottish independence. Sturgeon gave evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry in Edinburgh, rejecting claims of secrecy and defending her handling of informal messages relating to pandemic management. Her appearance at the inquiry came amid allegations of deleted WhatsApp messages and accusations that the government sought to avoid scrutiny. Sturgeon admitted to …