A video posted on social media shows the Scottish Prime Minister not wearing a mask during a barber shop visit to East Kilbride on Saturday.
There is currently a legal requirement to wear a face mask in most indoor public spaces in Scotland, including shops, public transport and hair salons. In the video, Sturgeon appears to be unmasked as she meets clients and caresses a man’s head in a barber’s chair while mimicking the sound of an electric razor. The First Minister wears a face mask with tartan in the video of her visit to Iconic Gents Hair that was published on her official Twitter account, in which she appears to be shaving a man’s beard. Read more related articles Read more related articles A Scottish police spokesman said: “We can confirm that we have received a complaint which is currently being evaluated.” Scottish Conservative Health Minister Dr Santes Gulhane accused the prime minister of “blatant hypocrisy”. He said: “The video clearly shows that Nicola Sturgeon is not doing what she preaches in face masks. “She is happy to signal for official photos, but behind closed doors it is clear that she does not believe in her own rules, so why should anyone else do it. “This is a blatant hypocrisy by the First Minister who has now shown her true colors. “The public, which has been under these Covid legal restrictions for over two years, deserves an apology for this breach of the rule.” First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was filmed without a mask in a hair salon The legal requirement to use a face mask indoors in Scotland will be lifted tomorrow. It will still be the Scottish Government’s policy to encourage people to wear indoor cover in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus. A SNP spokesman said: “The Prime Minister was invited to the barbershop during an outdoor road visit. “Within seconds, she realized she had not put on her mask again and put it on immediately.” To subscribe to the Daily Record Politics newsletter, click here. Stay up to date with all the latest stories from Peter Davidson. As Live Politics Editor at the Daily Record he covers politics in Holyrood, Westminster and local councils. Follow him if you want to be informed about what is happening in the political world. To follow Peter, click here.
