Sturgeon to give day of evidence at UK covid-19 inquiry

Several figures in Ms Sturgeon’s government have already faced questions at the inquiry about their deletion of WhatsApp messages during the pandemic

Nicola Sturgeon will give evidence to the inquiry on Wednesday (PA)

Nicola Sturgeon is to begin giving evidence at the UK covid-19 inquiry amid ongoing scrutiny around the deletion of WhatsApp messages.

The former first minister will give evidence for a full day as the inquiry, before Heather Hallett, holds hearings in Edinburgh.