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Westminster Murrell probe would be 'political bloodbath', former SNP treasurer says

A WESTMINSTER inquiry into the SNP’s finances would be a “political bloodbath rather than getting to the facts”, the party’s former…

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Why questions over the independence 'fighting fund' will not go away for the SNP

JOHN Swinney is facing repeated questions over the “ring-fenced” fund raised for a second independence referendum.

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How donors feel about the SNP's 'ring-fenced' £600k independence fund being spent

We spoke to current and former SNP members who donated to the fund – as well as the general public who donated – about how they feel about the…

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Why is there still no answer to the key question which sparked SNP police probe?

PETER Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzlement. But look at some corners of the Scottish press, and you’d be forgiven for thinking ...

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Scots Tories fail in bid to quiz prosecutors on 'why Nicola Sturgeon wasn't charged'

THE Tories have failed in a bid to force Scotland’s top law officers to publish any reasoning behind decisions not to charge or prosecute Nicola…

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Former SNP treasurer gives statement after Peter Murrell embezzlement

FORMER SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has given a statement to the press after Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the…

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Alan Cumming: I’ve seen Nicola Sturgeon blossom since she quit as first minister

The 60-year-old said the former SNP leader seemed happier and ‘more relaxed’ when he saw her recently.

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Nicola Sturgeon 'felt like disappearing into North Sea after arrest', excerpt reveals

Nicola Sturgeon thought about “disappearing into the North Sea” after her arrest as part of a probe into the SNP’s finances ...

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Activist slams 'draconian' law as protester arrested at Palestine Action demo

AN activist has blasted “draconian legislation” which led to the arrest of a protester showing support for Palestine Action.

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Nicola Sturgeon Breaks Silence After Being Cleared – ‘Not a Scrap of Evidence Against Me’

Nicola Sturgeon has spoken out for the first time since being officially cleared in the long-running police investigation into the SNP’s finances.

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Nicola Sturgeon thanks supporters in comedy debut after being cleared by police

The former first minister was told on Thursday that she had been cleared along with former party treasurer Colin Beattie.

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Scottish LibDem MP quickly retracts statement on Peter Murrell and SNP police probe

A SCOTTISH LibDem MP has quickly redacted a comment sent to media about former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell ...

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Nicola Sturgeon hits campaign trail for SNP after being cleared by police probe

NICOLA Sturgeon has shared a personal message alongside a photo of herself campaigning for the SNP after being cleared of wrongdoing following a…

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John Swinney addresses SNP members after Nicola Sturgeon cleared

John Swinney has addressed SNP members following the news she had been cleared in a police investigation into the party's finances. ...

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SNP in ‘clearer position’ as it may have been victim of embezzlement – Swinney

The First Minister also said he shared the relief of Nicola Sturgeon and fellow SNP MSP Colin Beattie after they were officially cleared.

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John Swinney speaks after Nicola Sturgeon cleared in Operation Branchform

JOHN Swinney has said he shares "the relief" Nicola Sturgeon and Colin Beattie will feel after both were cleared of any wrongdoing…

Evening Standard

Not a scrap of evidence against me, says Sturgeon as police probe dropped

Police Scotland has said the investigation into the former first minister, and ex-SNP treasurer Colin Beattie, has ended.

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Crown Office issues contempt of court warning after Peter Murrell court appearance

THE Crown Office has issued a warning after former SNP chief executive appeared in court charged with embezzlement.

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Ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in court as Nicola Sturgeon probe dropped

The 60-year-old made no plea to a charge of embezzlement when he faced Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon cleared in SNP finance probe as estranged husband Peter Murrell appears in the dock

The announcement comes after the former first minister’s estranged husband appeared in court charged with embezzlement

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Nicola Sturgeon cleared in SNP finance probe

The announcement comes after the former first minister’s estranged husband appeared in court charged with embezzlement.

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Nicola Sturgeon still under investigation amid SNP probe, Crown Office says

NICOLA Sturgeon and Colin Beattie are still under investigation by the Crown Office amid a probe into the SNP’s finances, it has been confirmed ...

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Nicola Sturgeon passes SNP vetting process amid ongoing Operation Branchform probe

NICOLA Sturgeon has passed the SNP's vetting process despite remaining under investigation in Operation Branchform probe.

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Nicola Sturgeon 'won't get charged' as police probe SNP finances, KC predicts

NICOLA Sturgeon is not likely to face any charges under the Police Scotland probe into SNP finances, a top Scottish KC has said ...

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Nicola Sturgeon: 'I'm getting on with life' 18 months after arrest

Speaking after being released by police in June 2023, Sturgeon insisted “beyond doubt” she was “innocent of any wrongdoing”.

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