Welsh government had ‘sloth-like urgency’ when Covid hit, says bereaved group Outgoing first minister Mark Drakeford was also accused of being dismissive during his evidence
Welsh government advisers ‘systematically’ deleted texts, Covid inquiry hears Welsh ministers were also slammed by Covid bereaved for deleting texts and failing to establish independent inquiry
Tory minister Alister Jack admits deleting WhatsApps sent during pandemic The Covid inquiry has been hindered by the deletion of texts sent by those in government, campaigners say
Humza Yousaf: Scottish government discovered UK Covid policy via the news Scotland’s first minister also said information would often arrive ‘minutes before the meeting’
Sturgeon called Johnson ‘f***ing clown’ in private WhatsApps Sturgeon’s chief of staff Liz Lloyd tells Covid inquiry trying to engage with UK prime minister was ‘pointless’
No evidence that fines reduced Covid cases in Scotland, police adviser says A policing expert has slammed Priti Patel’s claims that fining people for lockdown breaches helped stop virus’s spread
Matt Hancock knew Covid tier system would not work Andy Burnham recalled his fury at Greater Manchester being ‘punished’ with measures ministers knew wouldn’t work