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A crisis week for the Scottish Nationalist Party

The SNP was this week frantically seeking to manage the fallout from the arrest of its former chief executive Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, in an investigation into party finances.

The Week

A crisis week for the Scottish National Party

The SNP was this week frantically seeking to manage the fallout from the arrest of its former chief executive Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, in an investigation into party finances.

The Week

The missing fortune, the luxury caravan and the couple in disgrace — is this the implosion of the SNP?

In-fighting, plummeting poll ratings and a humiliating police investigation — each day brings a new scandal for the Scottish National Party. Euan McColm reports on Nicola Sturgeon, Peter Murrell and the unfolding chaos at the heart of Scottish politics

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SNP NEC member threatens to quit over financial concerns

A MEMBER of the SNP’s governing body is threatening to quit if the party does not consider appointing forensic auditors.

The National (Scotland)

SNP hunts for new chief exec amid demands for more clarity over party finances

Former Scottish cabinet secretary Alex Neil urged Humza Yousaf to bring in forensic accountants to go through the party’s finances.

The Independent UK

Michael Russell replaced as interim SNP chief amid hunt for Peter Murrell replacement

MICHAEL Russell has moved aside as interim chief executive of the SNP as the hunt for a new permanent holder of the position kicks off ...

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf and Forbes urge SNP members to stay with party after auditors disclosure

First minister reveals firm resigned several months ago but that he did not find out until first NEC meeting as party leader

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OPINION - The SNP are learning exactly where arrogance and leadership cults lead

Bankcrupties, as Ernest Hemingway put it, happen “in two ways — gradually and then suddenly”. That quip captures the tragi-farce playing out in the SNP. The party which rode the high horse of Scottish nationalism as the governing party at Holyrood since 2007 also captured support south of the border.…

Evening Standard

Joanna Cherry says decision not to suspend Peter Murrell's SNP membership is 'remarkable'

Cherry compared the case of the former party chief executive and Nicola Sturgeon's husband to MSP Michelle Thomson, who was suspended in 2015 over a police investigation.

Daily Record

Hire forensic accountants to go through SNP finances, Yousaf urged

Former Scottish minister Alex Neil made the call after it emerged the party has been without auditors for several months.

The Independent UK

SNP’s auditors resigned ’around October’ - Yousaf

First Minister accepts that investigation into party finances has the potential to damage it

Insider UK

SNP motorhome 'seized by police' was to be Holyrood election campaign battle bus

EXCLUSIVE: A party source said the vehicle was never used after covid restrictions were lifted in 2021

Daily Record

News Agents podcast quietly edits episode title after false Nicola Sturgeon claim

THE News Agents podcast has changed the name of its latest episode after initially claiming that police were “digging up” Nicola Sturgeon’s…

The National (Scotland)

SNP’s auditors resigned ’round about October’, reveals Humza Yousaf

The First Minister and SNP leader said the party was ‘working very hard’ to bring in new accountants to oversee the party’s books.

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Humza Yousaf 'really keen' to set up regional assemblies on independence

HUMZA Yousaf has said that the SNP’s auditors resigned back in October but that finding another company to provide that service is one of his…

Daily Record

SNP auditors 'quit in October' but the public was not told

Humza Yousaf said it was 'problematic' his party, which is being investigated by police, does not currently have auditors in place.

The National (Scotland)

Michelle Thomson: SNP members 'shocked' by police investigation

MANY SNP members feel “dismayed and quite shocked” by recent events, MSP Michelle Thomson has said.

The Independent UK

SNP members ‘dismayed and quite shocked’ by police probe – Michelle Thomson

Michelle Thomson, who ran Kate Forbes’ leadership campaign, said there needed to be improvements in the SNP’s governance.

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Humza Yousaf urges SNP members not to lose faith in independence goal

SNP members should not “lose faith” in the belief that they can work together on the "final steps" to independence, the First Minister…

Daily Record

Ian Blackford urges SNP to 'come together' during 'challenging period'

The former Westminster leader’s comments came just 24 hours after SNP president Mike Russell said Scottish independence cannot be secured in the immediate future amid the ongoing police investigation into party finances.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon pictured returning home from driving lesson as SNP finance probe continues

The 52-year-old, who remains MSP for the Glasgow Southside seat after stepping down as First Minister, is learning to drive to give herself more independence.

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Tories accused of trying to revive anti-independence coalition

SNP’s Ian Blackford says calls to vote tactically by backing Labour prove unionist alliance ‘still alive and well’

Insider UK

Police ‘seize high-end campervan’ in SNP finances probe

The investigation has been described by SNP president Mike Russell as the party’s biggest crisis in 50 years

Daily Record

Police seize 'high-end campervan' in SNP finances investigation

A Niesmann + Bischoff motorhome was taken from a house in Fife at the same time police searched Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home.

The Independent UK

Luxury motorhome ‘seized by police investigating SNP finances’ after Peter Murrell arrest

Motorhome worth around £110,000 reportedly taken from house in Fife

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