Swinney looks forward to Sturgeon’s contribution to SNP after being cleared

Nicola Sturgeon was told she had been cleared on Thursday (Steve Welsh/PA) - (PA Wire)

First Minister John Swinney has said he “looks forward” to Nicola Sturgeon’s contribution to the SNP’s campaign next year, 24 hours after she was cleared in a police probe.

Ms Sturgeon was told on Thursday morning no action would be taken against her in relation to Operation Branchform – the investigation into the SNP’s finances.