Former deputy first minister Swinney, implicated for deleted WhatsApp messages with Sturgeon, is urged by Cole-Hamilton to improve transparency if he becomes first minister.

Former deputy first minister Swinney, likely to replace Humza Yousaf, is urged by Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Cole-Hamilton to "make amends" and "overhaul government transparency" if he becomes first minister. Swinney admitted in January to deleting informal WhatsApp messages with Nicola Sturgeon during the pandemic. The Scottish Government has committed to a review of communication usage.

May 04, 2024
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