FORMER Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon gave evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry today.

Ms Sturgeon, who was also Scotland’s longest-serving health secretary, echoed earlier allegations by former British health secretary Matt Hancock that resources had been diverted from pandemic planning to prepare for a “no-deal Brexit.”

When challenged by counsel on the wisdom of that decision, Ms Sturgeon said: “I think every aspect of Brexit has been a false economy.”