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Patrick Harvie responds to SNP finance probe and vows to deliver policies

SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie has said the SNP have “serious questions to put to rest” and warned the party’s crisis must not…

The National (Scotland)

Sturgeon 'threatened to seize phones from senior SNP members questioning party finances'

Former SNP councillor Chris McEleny said he was targeted after asking where the money from the indy fundraiser was in 2019.

Daily Record

SNP fraud investigation cops looking at burner phone sim cards, luxury pens and fridge freezer

The Sunday Mail can reveal more of the items in a police investigation into more than £600,000 of missing SNP donations.

Daily Record

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SNP MP Stuart McDonald replaces Colin Beattie as party treasurer

Mr Beattie resigned on Thursday after he was charged and released pending further investigation into the party’s finances.

The Independent UK

Stuart McDonald becomes SNP's new treasurer following Colin Beattie's resignation

Humza Yousaf became acting treasurer on a short-term basis after Colin Beattie resigned earlier this week.

Daily Record

SNP must answer ‘legitimate and urgent’ questions on finances, says Tory leader

Douglas Ross has written to First Minister Humza Yousaf on the issue.

The Independent UK

Why is the SNP under investigation over its party finances?

Operation Branchform dates back to 2021 and is examining claims donations ‘ring-fenced’ for spending on new independence referendum campaign redirected elsewhere

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SNP still owes money to Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, Humza Yousaf confirms

Humza Yousaf said there is still ‘money outstanding’ to Peter Murrell, who loaned the party £100,000 in 2021.

The Independent UK

SNP still has 'outstanding balance' owed to Peter Murrell, says Humza Yousaf

THE First Minister has revealed the SNP owe an "outstanding balance" to Peter Murrell.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf has become Sturgeon’s fall guy – he needs to cut himself loose

The new first minister has to be ruthless if the SNP is to win back trust, says Dani Garavelli, a freelance journalist and columnist for the Herald

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Scottish politics is now a freeze frame of a car-crash

IT’S the waiting they can’t stand. After the SNP’s former chief executive and its treasurer were arrested by police investigating allegations of fraud, dread has descended on the party.

Evening Standard

Ex-SNP chief executive Murrell seen in public for first time since arrest

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband was questioned for 11 hours earlier this month by detectives investigating the party’s finances.

The Independent UK

Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down

Beattie will also give up his position on Holyrood’s Public Audit Committee

Insider UK

SNP in shock: a party that surged to power but forgot about self-governance

Scottish National party was outwardly successful but behind the scenes it was chaotic, say insiders

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The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Just weeks in, Humza Yousaf already has his work cut out to turn the SNP around

In today’s newsletter: From arrests of party executives to legal battles with Westminster – the new first minister’s relaunch is already unravelling

The Independent UK

Labour MP apologises after calling Humza Yousaf ‘Mohammed Yousaf’ on live TV

Peter Kyle has since admitted he was ‘mortified’ by the mistake

The National (Scotland)

New treasurer to be appointed in coming days as Humza Yousaf takes over role

THE First Minister Humza Yousaf will temporarily take over the role of overseeing the SNP's finances following the resignation of treasurer Colin…

The Independent UK

Yousaf overseeing SNP finances as treasurer steps down after arrest

Colin Beattie was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the SNP in crisis: no more defying gravity

Editorial: Even before the shock of a police investigation, a long incumbency and loss of ideological momentum were dragging the party down

The Independent UK

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie quits as party fears Sturgeon could be arrested next

Senior members of the SNP fear that Ms Sturgeon could be the next figure to be arrested in the Police Scotland investigation

The Guardian - UK

Colin Beattie stands down as SNP treasurer after arrest

Beattie stepping back ‘with immediate effect’ until investigation into party’s finances has concluded

Evening Standard

Colin Beattie ‘stepping back’ as SNP treasurer following his arrest and police probe into party finances

Mr Beattie also confirmed he will be ‘stepping back’ from his role on Holyrood‘s Public Audit Committee

Reuters

Scotland's SNP treasurer 'stepping back' as police investigate party finances

The Scottish National Party's treasurer Colin Beattie said on Wednesday he would be "stepping back" from the role until a police investigation into the party's finances was concluded.

The Independent UK

Colin Beattie steps down from SNP treasurer role following arrest

The MSP was arrested on Tuesday but later released without charge ‘pending further investigation’.

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP Colin Beattie breaks silence after police arrest shakes party

COLIN Beattie has put out a statement after he was arrested by police amid an investigation into the SNP's finances ...

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