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    For as long as I live I will carry regrets over pandemic, Sturgeon tells inquiry

    by Pa Scotland Reporters Jan 31, 2024 4 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    Scotland’s former first minister has said she will carry regrets over decisions taken during the Covid-19 pandemic “for as long as I live” in emotional inquiry testimony.

    Nicola Sturgeon appeared before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry for hours on Wednesday, facing questions about the pandemic response, including the approach to care homes and accusations of politicisation of the pandemic.

    The former first minister repeatedly struggled to hold back tears as she defended her record and that of her Government under intense questioning from lead counsel to the inquiry, Jamie Dawson KC.

    At one point, Mr Dawson said Ms Sturgeon wanted to be

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