Posted 1/30/2024, 7:46:00 PM
Swinney Manually Deleted Texts with Sturgeon; Inquiry Shown Critical Messages About Covid Response
- John Swinney told the inquiry he manually deleted texts with former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
- Swinney said the deleted texts contained info already captured in the official record per government policy
- Inquiry shown texts between Humza Yousaf and Jason Leitch criticizing Sturgeon's reactions in a cabinet meeting
- Former finance secretary Kate Forbes said she was surprised no minutes were kept for critical Covid meetings
- Scotland's Information Commissioner said the lack of minutes was "absolutely unacceptable" and action seems likely