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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lucinda Cameron

Sturgeon praises adviser reportedly sent white powder and says abuse must stop

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Nicola Sturgeon has said the “horrendous abuse” some women in the public eye face must stop after a Scottish Government scientific adviser revealed she was sent white powder in the post.

Professor Devi Sridhar, who sits on the Scottish Government’s coronavirus advisory board, was sent a used facemask marked with the words “I am done” in black ink and a small amount of white powder last July, The Times reported.

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