New judge appointed in Scottish Government Covid inquiry

Lord Brailsford replaces Lady Poole who quit at the end of last month, four lawyers working on the inquiry also stood down

A judge has promised to work independently to establish the facts around the handling of the Covid pandemic after his appointment as chair of the inquiry.

The Deputy First Minister says he wants the inquiry to be delivered at speed to benefit from any lessons.

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