Ms Sturgeon welcomed the "comprehensive, evidence-based and unequivocal" findings, which dissipated growing pressure on her to resign. Although she faces a Tory vote of no confidence at Holyrood on Tuesday, this is likely to fail.

Ms Sturgeon has been told she is 'not free and clear' however, for the full story, click here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/03/22/nicola-sturgeon-cleared-breaching-ministerial-code/

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