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SNP president says party faces 'biggest crisis in 50 years' amid finances probe

Mike Russell, the SNP president and a former minister, admitted he does not think independence can be achieved 'right now'.

Daily Record

SNP facing biggest crisis in 50 years, says president

Mike Russell said recent weeks have been ‘wearing’ for the SNP after former chief executive Peter Murrell was arrested.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon – latest: Ex-SNP leader says past few days ‘difficult’ after husband Peter Murrell’s arrest

Former first minister makes first public appearance following the arrest of her husband in connection with probe into party finances

The Independent UK

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'Unhinged': Cartoon depicting SNP figures on crosses faces backlash

A CARTOON depicting Humza Yousaf, Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell on crosses has been described as “unhinged”.

The National (Scotland)

No honeymoon for Humza Yousaf as byelection looms over crisis-hit SNP

Labour is pouring resources into Rutherglen and Hamilton for expected contest that could be ‘tipping point in Scottish politics’

The Guardian - UK

SNP auditors resign as Nicola Sturgeon’s husband faces probe

The firm which audits the SNP‘s accounts has resigned, it has emerged.

Evening Standard

SNP auditor’s resignation adds to party’s crisis amid finances investigation

Johnston Carmichael, which has produced party’s accounts for more than a decade, says it reviewed its client list

The Guardian - UK

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Firm which audits SNP accounts resigns amid probe into party finances

It comes after former chief executive Peter Murrell was arrested earlier this week.

The Independent UK

SNP loses accounting firm amid police investigation into party finances

The SNP was rocked this week after the house belonging to Nicola Sturgeon was searched for two days by police investigating SNP finances.

Daily Record

SNP auditors quit days after Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, Peter Murrell, arrested in finance probe

Reports suggest accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael took decision after reviewing client portfolio

The Independent UK

Daily Mail journalist 'appalled' by scale of Peter Murrell search

Richard Littlejohn has called the search of Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon’s home “over the top” with “no justification for staging a…

The National (Scotland)

Accountant firm that audits SNP finances resigned before Murrell's arrest

THE firm that audits the SNP's finances has resigned, reports have revealed.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf to recruit new Scottish Government spin doctor

The First Minister has decided not to appoint any of his existing special advisers to the top job and will be looking to make an external…

The National (Scotland)

Police end search of home of Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon

Police have left the home of Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon after a multi-day search of the property...

The National (Scotland)

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Daily Record

Anas Sarwar claims SNP is 'mired in scandal' as Labour prepares for possible Rutherglen by-election

The Scottish Labour leader claimed the SNP was “known for their lack of transparency” while campaigning in Rutherglen.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon – latest: Former first minister was forced to quit, claims Alex Salmond

It comes hours after SNP auditors quit in wake of Peter Murrell’s arrest

The Guardian - UK

Questions – and conspiracy theories – swirl around Sturgeon’s knowledge of raid

Some critics have even asked if Police Scotland was asked to delay the operation. But there’s no sign she anticipated it

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the police and the SNP: a high-stakes moment

Editorial: The arrest of Peter Murrell and the searches of party offices and Nicola Sturgeon’s home mark a major shift in political regulation

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The Guardian - UK

Yousaf distances himself from Sturgeon with pledge of more SNP transparency

Scottish first minister says party needs greater financial accountability, in briefing after arrest of former leader’s husband

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn 'shocked' at scale of police operation in Peter Murrell arrest

IT was a “shock” to see a police tent erected outside Nicola Sturgeon’s house because they are normally associated “with forensic…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf laughs at idea he'll resign if SNP lose seats at General Election

HUMZA Yousaf laughed when he was asked if a poor result for the SNP at the next General Election would herald his resignation ...

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf: No conspiracy over timing of the arrest of Peter Murrell

The First Minister admitted the situation was ‘difficult and bruising’ for the SNP.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf denies SNP in 'cahoots' with Police Scotland over timing of Peter Murrell arrest

The First Minister spoke with journalists at Bute House today following a dramatic 24 hours for his party.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf hits back at police 'conspiracy theories' from SNP figures

The FM has dismissed questions around whether Peter Murrell’s arrest was delayed until after the SNP leadership contest had ended as 'a…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government won't be giving 'running commentary' on SNP finance probe

Matheson said the Scottish Government wouldn't be giving a 'running commentary' on the investigation into the SNP's finances

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