Covid inquiry hears daughter missed mother’s death by seconds

Natasha Hamilton said her mum Anne's life was 'torn to shreds' due to visiting rules

The Scottish Government was “opportunistic” during the first lockdown – according to one of Boris Johnson’s former top advisors.

Lord Lister told the UK Covid inquiry about a “difficult” relationship between Downing Street and Bute House, saying decisions were taken days apart just to appear to be different from England.

Meanwhile, a woman has told the Scottish Covid inquiry she missed her mother’s death by seconds due to care home restrictions.

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