SNP ‘running out of excuses’ as Sturgeon and co. recorded 0 Whatsapps

Responding to a freedom of information request which shows that Nicola Sturgeon, Humza Yousaf, former Deputy First Minister John Swinney, former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman and former Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, transcribed ‘zero’ Covid WhatsApp messages to the Scottish Government’s record system, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:

“One year on from Sturgeon’s resignation and it seems this SNP Government is running out of excuses.

“No messages were recorded, but the Scottish Government have tried to squirm out of saying so and giving straight answers. That evasiveness shows nothing but contempt for the bereaved families, to whom Nicola Sturgeon promised ‘nothing will be off limits.’

“One of the biggest scandals in Scottish political history is unfolding in front of us. If the First Minister has any shred of respect left for public life, she should heed my party’s calls to make a personal statement to Parliament and stop dodging questions.”