Sturgeon Defends Herself Against Claims of Deleted WhatsApp Messages Related to Scotland's Covid Response
• Nicola Sturgeon responds to claims WhatsApp messages during covid were deleted, says she submitted copies to inquiry • Sturgeon says she acted in line with government policy and did not use WhatsApp for covid response • Sturgeon made notes by hand which were given to staff to record; says she tried her best to lead Scotland through the pandemic • Senior civil servant says government unable to supply Sturgeon's messages from records • Opposition leaders criticize Sturgeon, say she and deputy John Swinney have questions to answer over "shocking betrayal"