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Nicola Sturgeon free to answer questions on SNP finances investigation, says ex-police union boss

Calum Steele said the Contempt of Court Act did not prohibit the former SNP leader from telling the public what she knew and when.

Daily Record

Former SNP treasurer who quit over party finances not told about £110,000 campervan

Douglas Chapman was reportedly not informed by then chief executive Peter Murrell about the expensive vehicle during his time in the role.

Daily Record

Former SNP treasurer 'did not know about motorhome purchase'

A FORMER SNP treasurer did not know about the purchase of a £110,000 motorhome bought with party money, it has been claimed ...

The National (Scotland)

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Tax firm run by SNP’s auditors accused of potentially running avoidance scheme

Company challenged over advice that one expert says will enable families to avoid paying tax on private school fees

The Guardian - UK

Nicola Sturgeon: I wasn't looking for other jobs while first minister

NICOLA Sturgeon has denied pursuing other jobs during her time as Scotland’s first minister, insisting if she had been it would have been found…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon denies trying to find other jobs when she was First Minister

In a BBC podcast, the former First Minister said leaving office was the "biggest life change I’ve ever gone through".

Daily Record

Sturgeon: If I was touting for other jobs while leader it would have come out

The former first minister told the Nicola Sturgeon Podcast on BBC Sounds she had not been ‘pursuing other opportunities’ as leader.

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Former SNP spin doctor willing to gamble on no charges from police finance probe

Murray Foote speculated whether the inquiry is a ‘wild goose chase’ and branded it a ‘grotesque spectacle’.

The Independent UK

Former SNP communications chief predicts 'no charges' will follow police probe

A FORMER SNP communications chief has predicted that the SNP will face "no charges" at the conclusion of the police investigation into the…

The National (Scotland)

I'm prepared to gamble on no charges at end of SNP finance probe

Ex-SNP comms chief Murray Foote on why he thinks police investigation into party finances could end up like ill-fated Rangers case.

Daily Record

Donald Trump says Nicola Sturgeon and SNP controversy is 'too bad' during visit to Turnberry

The former United States president spoke about the controversy surrounding the SNP's finances and former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during a round of golf at his Turnberry resort in Ayrshire.

Glasgow Live

SNP signs contract with new auditor

Party now hopes to be able to file its accounts in time to meet deadline with the Electoral Commission

Insider UK

SNP signs contract with new auditor weeks before deadline to file accounts

The party now hopes to be able to meet key requirements to avoid losing £1.2 million in funding from Westminster.

The Independent UK

Tories to push for SNP statement on party’s financial situation

THE Scottish Conservatives will push for a statement on the turmoil engulfing the SNP, claiming it is "in the public interest".

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Scottish Tories make bid to force statement on SNP finances

The vote, however, is likely to fail, given the likely support for the Government from the Scottish Greens.

Daily Record

SNP president who led indy campaign from horse box was 'unaware' of luxury campervan

Veteran politician Mike Russell who led independence campaigning from a ramshackle horse box admitted he was completely unaware the party had a luxury campervan that he could have used.

The Independent UK

Tory leader Ross hits out at ‘calculated’ Sturgeon’s comments at Holyrood

The former first minister was in the Scottish Parliament this week for the first time since her husband was arrested by police probing SNP finance.

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross claims 'calculated' Nicola Sturgeon engineered SNP crisis headlines

NICOLA Sturgeon’s recent appearance at the Scottish parliament was engineered to keep the party’s beleaguered former treasurer off the front…

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Daily Record

Rishi Sunak claims it is 'odd' to be lectured on values by the SNP during Commons clash

SNP MP Peter Grant had questioned Sunak over the sacking of former Tory minister about Dominic Raab.

The National (Scotland)

Colin Beattie clarifies claim he 'didn't know' about campervan purchase

THE SNP’s former treasurer Colin Beattie has stated that he only became aware of the party’s purchase of a £110,000 campervan when going…

The Independent UK

Blackford: Flynn gave me ‘categoric’ assurance that SNP auditors were in place

The former leader of the party in Westminster seemed to be at odds with his successor over the issue of the checking of the group’s books.

Daily Mirror

Emotional Nicola Sturgeon says SNP crisis 'worst nightmare' as campervan mystery grows

Top SNP figures made 'mind boggling' admission that they were unaware the party had splashed out on a luxury Niesmann+Bischoff campervan - worth more than £100,000 - until it was seized by police

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: I could not have anticipated SNP’s troubles ‘in my worst nightmares’

The former first minister was speaking to reporters at Holyrood on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon: I could not have foreseen SNP police probe ‘in my worst nightmares’

‘The events of the last few weeks have been difficult and ... traumatic’

The Independent UK

Ex-SNP treasurer was unaware party had bought £100,000 motorhome

Colin Beattie was arrested last week in the ongoing police investigation into the party’s finances.

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