Former Health Secretary denies deleting WhatsApp messages in Covid inquiry

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Former Health Secretary denies deleting WhatsApp messages in Covid inquiry
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Former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has denied deleting any WhatsApp messages in the UK Covid inquiry. Counsel to the inquiry accused the Scottish Government of not handing over messages. Only one individual has voluntarily provided limited access to her messages. A letter sent to the First Minister suggests that WhatsApp messages still exist for Ms Freeman.

Former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman handed over a tranche of WhatsApp messages to the inquiry but has denied deleting any. The ex-MSP gave officials phone data but it is understood that not all had been retained.

When asked then about our exclusive report, Freeman said: “I’m sorry to say it but the Sunday Mail story is a non-story. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.

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