SNP members prepare for Sturgeon’s ‘imminent’ arrest amid financial row

Senior SNP members are bracing for Nicola Sturgeon’s “imminent” arrest since she is the only party official identified on their most current financial statements who has not been examined by police. Ms Sturgeon’s name appeared on the 2021-22 accounts, as did her husband Peter Murrell and Colin Beattie, who have both been arrested and questioned.  … Read more

LEAKED: Viral video shows Sturgeon defending SNP finances, asks them ‘to be careful’

In a leaked video released, Nicola Sturgeon is seen defending the Scottish National Party’s finances.  The former First Minister urged staff to be “very careful” when addressing the party’s accounting during a meeting of the SNP’s executive body two years ago. The 52-year-old, who resigned last month, spoke after three members of her finance and … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell arrested by Police for SNP finances

Police Scotland has arrested Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, Peter Murrell, as part of an investigation into the SNP’s finances. Until last month, the 58-year-old was the party’s chief executive. Police Scotland and the Crown Office are looking into how £600,000 in SNP donations were spent. According to a Police Scotland statement, “a 58-year-old man was arrested … Read more

Sturgeon’s successor to be announced as SNP leadership race comes to a close

Following a contentious five-week leadership race, the SNP’s next leader will finally be chosen this Monday afternoon.  Humza Yousaf, the health secretary, Kate Forbes, the finance secretary, and former community safety minister Ash Regan are all vying to succeed Nicola Sturgeon. The First Minister announced in February that she would step down after more than … Read more

Outgoing Nicola Sturgeon becomes emotional in final FMQ

Nicola Sturgeon showed all of her emotions during her final First Minister’s Questions appearance, amid claims she founded the NHS and pleaded with opposition MSPs not to bring up the SNP membership crisis. As members of the Scottish Parliament arrived for Nicola Sturgeon’s final speech as First Minister, some SNP members were seen bringing boxes … Read more