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Nicola Sturgeon passes SNP vetting process amid ongoing Operation Branchform probe

NICOLA Sturgeon has passed the SNP's vetting process despite remaining under investigation in Operation Branchform probe.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon 'won't get charged' as police probe SNP finances, KC predicts

NICOLA Sturgeon is not likely to face any charges under the Police Scotland probe into SNP finances, a top Scottish KC has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 4, 2025

Nicola Sturgeon: 'I'm getting on with life' 18 months after arrest

Speaking after being released by police in June 2023, Sturgeon insisted “beyond doubt” she was “innocent of any wrongdoing”.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024

Police investigation into SNP finances 'is a farce', MSP claims

THE police investigation into the SNP’s finances is a “farce”, an MSP for the party has claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2024

Police probe into Nicola Sturgeon and SNP finances 'still ongoing', top officer says

THE investigation into Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP’s finances remains “ongoing”, Scotland’s most senior police officer has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2024

Nicola Sturgeon to hit campaign trail for SNP in run-up to election

Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she will be on the campaign trail as the SNP fight the General Election – but she refused to say whether she will be…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2024

Nicola Sturgeon describes Peter Murrell police charge as 'incredibly difficult'

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was charged in connection with embezzlement of funds

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2024

SNP probe could be more challenging before it gets easier, says Yousaf

Three senior SNP figures were arrested earlier this year and released pending further investigation.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Humza Yousaf: I don’t believe Sturgeon knew arrests pending before resignation

Scotland’s first minister admits ‘everybody’ wondered whether his predecessor anticipated direction of police investigation

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023

Police investigation into SNP finances – what we know so far

The probe into the party’s finances has seen three senior figures, including former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, arrested and questioned.

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023