Nicola Sturgeon’s enduring dominance in Scottish politics can be attributed to her exceptional performance during the UK Covid public inquiry. Her opponents in Scotland have often struggled to outshine her in the Holyrood chamber due to her extensive knowledge and meticulous preparation, combining her legal training with astute political instincts.
During the inquiry, she skillfully defended her government’s pandemic preparations, armed with two comprehensive binders filled with tabbed documents. When Hugo Keith KC gave her an opportunity to score some political points by questioning the impact of Brexit on these preparations, she eagerly seized it.
Although Mr. Keith reprimanded her, reminding her that the witness box is not a soapbox, Sturgeon couldn’t help but dive into the political arguments surrounding Brexit. It was as futile as asking a kangaroo not to hop.
Sturgeon appeared uncomfortable when challenged about the Scottish Government’s absence from the majority of meetings in a new UK-wide “resilience forum.”
However, she can anticipate a tougher time during her next appearance before the inquiry, especially when addressing questions about her government’s response, particularly the controversial decision to send untested hospital patients into care homes at the beginning of the pandemic.
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