The Scottish Government will share thousands of WhatsApp messages related to the coronavirus pandemic following a legal order from the UK Covid Inquiry. SNP ministers faced criticism for not providing the messages earlier, with reports suggesting that key figures had deleted their WhatsApp conversations. The Deputy First Minister is expected to confirm the receipt of the order in a statement to MSPs.
The Scottish Government is set to release thousands of WhatsApp messages relating to the coronavirus pandemic after receiving a legal order from the UK Covid Inquiry.
The Scottish Government insisted it would share text messages but claimed it required a formal Section 21 order to be issued by the inquiry in order to do so. Margaret Waterton, the Scottish Covid Bereaved Group, today hit out at the Scottish Government over the delay. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
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