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The crucial report, by QC James Hamilton, has ruled: “I am of the opinion that the first minister did not breach the provisions of the ministerial code in respect of any of these matters.’
The Hamilton report has been seen as crucial in deciding Ms Sturgeon’s future, more than a separate inquiry by what she called a “partisan” committee of MSPs.
The first minister said: “I welcome the conclusions of James Hamilton’s independent investigation, which are comprehensive, evidence-based and unequivocal.”
The verdict appeared, at a stroke, to remove any threat that Ms Sturgeon would lose a vote of confidence to be held by the Conservatives on Tuesday.
The Scottish Greens announced they would support her, saying: “Mr Hamilton has clearly concluded that the first minister did not breach the ministerial code.”
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