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Branchform complainant urges police to finish SNP probe over election fears

POLICE Scotland must wrap up its investigation into the SNP’s finances before Hogmanay, the man whose complaint sparked the probe has said.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2024

Lawyers urge Crown Office to explain why SNP finance probe is taking so long

LAWYERS have urged the Crown Office to explain why the probe into the SNP’s finances is taking so long to conclude.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2023

Check Scottish social housing for collapse-risk concrete, ministers urged

HOUSING campaigners are calling on the Scottish Government to review all social housing stock in the country amid fears homes were built using a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Over 500 homeless deaths in Scotland in just three years sparks demand for action over 'national disgrace'

At least 157 homeless Scots died last year, taking the total in three years to 518, which campaigners say is a "national disgrace".

Daily Record · Apr 19, 2023

Glasgow granny waiting five years for hip replacement finally gets surgery date

Joan Brown learned last week that she will undergo the procedure at Glasgow Royal Infirmary next month after being referred to a specialist by her GP in December 2017.

Glasgow Live · Apr 9, 2023

Scots mum finally to get hip operation after waiting more than five years suffering in agony

Joan Brown was told she need the replacement in December 2017 but has now been given a date to have it done in May.

Daily Record · Apr 9, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon dodges question on ‘missing’ £600,000 campaign funds

Departing Scottish first minister refuses to be drawn on investigation into SNP’s accounts

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

Homeless living in Glasgow 'hellholes' as council breach legal safeguards over 2,000 times in a year

The Unsuitable Accommodation Order was brought in to stop councils from putting people in digs like B&Bs and cheap hotels - the council has admitted to breaching it.

Glasgow Live · Jan 4, 2023

Sean Clerkin leaves Scottish Resistance amid vicious row with founder James Scott

NOTORIOUS protester Sean Clerkin has left controversial Yes group the Scottish Resistance amid a bitter row with its founder.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2022