The Scottish Government has been forced to release the WhatsApp messages from an SNP minister after a six-month secrecy battle with a dogged campaigner. Ms Todd chuckled: "Good of him to give us the heads up." On Thursday, July 23, 2020, Ms Todd gave a virtual statement to Holyrood on reopening childcare after lockdown. Although Ms Todd did not give evidence in person to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, the Scottish Government said she has already submitted her messages. A spokesman added: "As Scottish Ministers have made clear on a number of occasions, the Scottish Government does not routinely use WhatsApp for decision-making.

Source: Express June 23, 2024 14:51 UTC