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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.

Reuters

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 Independent UK

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 ...

The National (Scotland)

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SNP deputy leader admits party ‘needs to get house in order’ as scandal over finances takes toll

Shona Robison says a ‘culture was allowed to develop’ in the SNP which had contributed to a crisis over governance

Evening Standard

Robison voices ‘frustration’ as SNP controversy overshadows Yousaf’s priorities

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has urged her party to get its ‘house in order’ amid a police probe into its finances.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf expected to meet with Colin Beattie after arrest

THE First Minister is expected to meet with Colin Beattie, the SNP treasurer who was arrested in a probe into the party’s finances, his top…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon likely to be arrested next by police, SNP fears

Former leader being questioned by police ‘inevitable’, say party figures reeling from arrest of treasurer

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SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge pending further investigation

The force announced on Tuesday morning that the 71-year-old had been taken into custody and was being questioned by detectives. The SNP MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh has since been released

Edinburgh Live

SNP treasurer held in finance probe released without charge

Colin Beattie was questioned by Police Scotland detectives on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge following arrest

THE SNP's treasurer Colin Beattie has been released without charge following his arrest by police on Tuesday morning.

The National (Scotland)

SNP’s arrested development gives Humza Yousaf a new headache

First minister’s state of the nation address in Holyrood gazumped by latest police action

The Guardian - UK

Arrest of SNP treasurer overshadows Humza Yousaf’s policy relaunch

Colin Beattie arrest announced as new first minister prepared to set out ‘fresh vision’ to MSPs

The Guardian - UK

Humza Yousaf rejects calls to suspend Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell from SNP

The First Minister said he had not spoken to his predecessor in the ‘last couple of weeks’.

The Independent UK

Furious Humza Yousaf tears into 'scandal' critics as Sarwar branded 'vacuous'

THE First Minister furiously hit back at accusations his party was in “meltdown” – saying the Tories were “brave” to bring up allegations…

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The Independent UK

SNP leader Humza Yousaf: ‘I’m surprised when one of my colleagues is arrested’

SNP leader says he does ‘not believe’ party operating in criminal way after treasurer’s arrest

The National (Scotland)

SNP denies holding emergency meeting after treasurer Colin Beattie arrested

The SNP has denied holding an emergency meeting following the arrest of its treasurer Colin Beattie amid a probe into the party's funding and…

The National (Scotland)

Ash Regan backs calls for SNP suspensions while police probe is ongoing

ASH Regan has backed calls for former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon to be suspended from the party until the police probe into its finances can…

The New Daily

SNP treasurer arrested in independence funding probe

The Scottish National Party's treasurer has been arrested as part of an investigation into the governing pro-independence party's finances.

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Humza Yousaf reacts to Colin Beattie's arrest

THE First Minster has said he does not believe the SNP is operating in a “criminal way” following the arrest of treasurer Colin Beattie.

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer says SNP have 'descended into real mess' as Labour see opportunity

THE SNP have descended into a “real mess”, Labour leader Keir Starmer has said.

Evening Standard

Who is Colin Beattie? The SNP’s long-time treasurer under scrutiny in finance probe

The MSP has remained relatively under the radar during his time in office until his arrest on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Who is Colin Beattie? Scottish National Party treasurer arrested in finance probe

Colin Beattie has been arrested as part of the Scottish National Party’s finance probe which previously saw Nicola Sturgeon’s husband arrested

Evening Standard

Who is Colin Beattie? SNP treasurer steps down after arrest

The MSP has remained relatively under the radar during his time in office until his arrest on Tuesday

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf relaunch speech 'torpedoed' by latest arrest in SNP finances investigation

Colin Beattie, the SNP national treasurer, is the second person to be arrested as part of a long-running investigation into SNP finances.

The Independent UK

Colin Beattie: The SNP’s long-time treasurer under scrutiny in finance probe

Mr Beattie first became treasurer of the party in 2004.

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