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Katrine Bussey & Peter A Walker

Yousaf denies SNP bankruptcy claims as ruling body orders governance review

Humza Yousaf has denied the that the Scottish National Party faces bankruptcy as he confirmed forensic auditors could be appointed following a meeting of the party’s ruling body.

Speaking to reporters shortly after the SNP’s National Executive Council (NEC) met, the First Minister said the body agreed to hold a governance and transparency review.

The review comes as police investigate the party’s finances in a probe which has involved former chief executive Peter Murrell being arrested then released without charge.

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