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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 · Jun 11, 2023

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 · Jun 11, 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 · Jun 11, 2023

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 · May 23, 2023

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 · May 18, 2023

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 · May 17, 2023

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 · May 11, 2023

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) · May 11, 2023

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 · May 6, 2023

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…

The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2023