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Operation Branchform timeline: How police launched an investigation into SNP finances

The Record looks back at some of the key moments of one of the most complex investigations in the history of Police Scotland.

Daily Record

SNP finance probe timeline - what we know of police investigation so far

Sturgeon, 52, is the third senior SNP figure to be taken into custody after her husband Peter Murrell, the party’s former chief executive, and Colin Beattie, the party’s ex-treasurer.

Daily Record

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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Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested

She is the former First Minister of Scotland

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Former SNP treasurer claims he was late recording £107k loan 'as he couldn’t use computer'

The MSP said he could not work the Electoral Commission’s system for registering political party resources when trying to record the loan from ex- chief executive Peter Murrell.

Daily Record

Ex SNP treasurer arrested during police probe to start Ukraine economic group

EXCLUSIVE: Colin Beattie is drumming up support for a new cross party group on the day after it emerged he is too ill to attend Holyrood in person

Daily Record

Former SNP treasurer Colin Beattie to avoid Holyrood due to illness

THE SNP’s former treasurer who was arrested in the police investigation into the party’s finances will work from home instead of Holyrood due to…

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Former SNP treasurer arrested as part of police probe too 'ill' to attend Holyrood

EXCLUSIVE: It is understood Colin Beattie is resting after a period of illness

Daily Record

SNP treasurer was on holiday when police tried to arrest him

Police officers investigating the party's finances went to Colin Beattie's home in Dalkeith on April 5 but he was in Tuscany.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon free to answer questions on SNP finances investigation, says ex-police union boss

Calum Steele said the Contempt of Court Act did not prohibit the former SNP leader from telling the public what she knew and when.

Daily Record

Former SNP treasurer who quit over party finances not told about £110,000 campervan

Douglas Chapman was reportedly not informed by then chief executive Peter Murrell about the expensive vehicle during his time in the role.

Daily Record

Former SNP treasurer 'did not know about motorhome purchase'

A FORMER SNP treasurer did not know about the purchase of a £110,000 motorhome bought with party money, it has been claimed ...

The National (Scotland)

Tax firm run by SNP’s auditors accused of potentially running avoidance scheme

Company challenged over advice that one expert says will enable families to avoid paying tax on private school fees

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon: I wasn't looking for other jobs while first minister

NICOLA Sturgeon has denied pursuing other jobs during her time as Scotland’s first minister, insisting if she had been it would have been found…

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Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon denies trying to find other jobs when she was First Minister

In a BBC podcast, the former First Minister said leaving office was the "biggest life change I’ve ever gone through".

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: If I was touting for other jobs while leader it would have come out

The former first minister told the Nicola Sturgeon Podcast on BBC Sounds she had not been ‘pursuing other opportunities’ as leader.

The Independent UK

Former SNP spin doctor willing to gamble on no charges from police finance probe

Murray Foote speculated whether the inquiry is a ‘wild goose chase’ and branded it a ‘grotesque spectacle’.

The National (Scotland)

Former SNP communications chief predicts 'no charges' will follow police probe

A FORMER SNP communications chief has predicted that the SNP will face "no charges" at the conclusion of the police investigation into the…

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I'm prepared to gamble on no charges at end of SNP finance probe

Ex-SNP comms chief Murray Foote on why he thinks police investigation into party finances could end up like ill-fated Rangers case.

Glasgow Live

Donald Trump says Nicola Sturgeon and SNP controversy is 'too bad' during visit to Turnberry

The former United States president spoke about the controversy surrounding the SNP's finances and former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during a round of golf at his Turnberry resort in Ayrshire.

Insider UK

SNP signs contract with new auditor

Party now hopes to be able to file its accounts in time to meet deadline with the Electoral Commission

The Independent UK

SNP signs contract with new auditor weeks before deadline to file accounts

The party now hopes to be able to meet key requirements to avoid losing £1.2 million in funding from Westminster.

The National (Scotland)

Tories to push for SNP statement on party’s financial situation

THE Scottish Conservatives will push for a statement on the turmoil engulfing the SNP, claiming it is "in the public interest".

The Independent UK

Scottish Tories make bid to force statement on SNP finances

The vote, however, is likely to fail, given the likely support for the Government from the Scottish Greens.

Daily Record

SNP president who led indy campaign from horse box was 'unaware' of luxury campervan

Veteran politician Mike Russell who led independence campaigning from a ramshackle horse box admitted he was completely unaware the party had a luxury campervan that he could have used.

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