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They'd be better off doing them during lockdown when campaigning by other political parties is banned because Covid, and continuing with the televised press conferences. Like in Scotland.
Wait, are you suggesting that the Sturgeon shouldn't have been holding daily press briefings during the pandemic? Not sure I understand what the problem is.
Edit: Isn't there a similar ban on campaigning in England?
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Not sure I understand what the problem is.
Purdah! There is an established precedent in the run up to an election that for six weeks politicians don't do any media because it could affect the outcome of the election by giving them an unfair platform. Sturgeon appears to have every intention of ignoring this and continuing the daily briefings. It will be interesting to see what happens.
If she gets away with it the effect will be even worse because campaigning is (effectively) banned.
For balance - I'd be entirely unsurprised if the Tories try the same thing.
Fox
They'd be better off doing them during lockdown when campaigning by other political parties is banned because Covid, and continuing with the televised press conferences. Like in Scotland.