Comedian described as Nicola Sturgeon’s alter ego made series of posts using ‘offensive, hurtful language’

The Scottish government have dropped Janey Godley, the comic described by Nicola Sturgeon as her “alter ego”, from their latest public health campaign after a series of “unacceptable” tweets by the Glaswegian comedian emerged.

Godley is well known for her comedy voiceovers of high-profile figures, including spoofing the first minister’s Covid briefings during the pandemic. She is also a standup and has appeared on Have I Got News for You.

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