The Latest Breaking News from Nicola Sturgeon

Former SNP chief executive Paul Murrell arrested in connection with party funding investigation

‘Vessel will provide basic accommodation which is significantly cheaper than hotels,’ the Home Office said

Police Scotland say Murrell ‘released pending further investigation’ after officers search his and Sturgeon’s home

Peter Murrell was held by officers while raids are carried out at a series of addresses in connection with the investigation

Police said a 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection to an ongoing investigation

Peter Murrell in custody and being questioned – as Sturgeon’s home searched by detectives

The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon was held by police on Wednesday as part of an investigation into the funding of the governing pro-independence Scottish National Party before later being released without charge.

The new First Minister said it was important the Scottish Government does not "intervene or interfere in decisions made by our judiciary."

McGarry, 41, was sentenced to two years at Glasgow Sheriff Court in June 2022 which was reduced on appeal.

Former Scottish Labour MSP Neil Findlay said that Starmer's actions "are neither democratic nor socialist."

The UK Labour leader said that since he became leader in he had taken “some pretty ruthless decisions . . . The Scottish leader was gone two years ago”.