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 @ISIDEWITHNewsInvestigationScotlandNicola SturgeonSNPPolitical Finance•••2yrs ago

Police Escalate Investigation into SNP Finances Involving Sturgeon

Police are intensifying their investigation into the finances of the Scottish National Party (SNP), specifically focusing on the handling of £600,000 in donations.

The probe, known as Operation Branchform, has reached a critical juncture as detectives have sought formal advice from prosecutors on potential further actions. This development follows the charging of Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive and husband of Nicola Sturgeon, with embezzlement of party funds in April. The investigation scrutinizes the financial management under the leadership of Sturgeon and her husband, raising questions about the transparency and integrity of the party's financial practices.

Authorities are now awaiting guidance on how to proceed, marking a significant moment in the ongoing inquiry.

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11 Replies

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What does trust mean to you in the context of a political party's handling of finances?

 @9T49SFZDemocrat from Nebraska  commented…2yrs2Y

I don't want to write anymore responses and I am only doing this for a class assignment.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think leaders should be held responsible for the financial actions of their party?

 @9T49SFZDemocrat from Nebraska  commented…2yrs2Y

I don't want to write anymore responses and I am only doing this for a class assignment.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel if a political party you supported was investigated for misusing donations?

 @9T49SFZDemocrat from Nebraska  commented…2yrs2Y

I don't want to write anymore responses and I am only doing this for a class assignment.

 @PartisanMantisScottish Independence from Wisconsin  commented…2yrs2Y

It's just a witch hunt against the SNP to undermine the independence movement, can't they see the bigger picture for Scotland?

 @ThrillingBatLibertarian from Wisconsin  commented…2yrs2Y

Man, it's pretty rich to see the SNP's finances under the microscope like this. Just goes to show, doesn't matter if it's a big government party or not, they all seem to have a hard time keeping their hands out of the cookie jar.

 @RightCodyBritish Nationalism from Washington  commented…2yrs2Y

Finally, the truth about the SNP's dodgy finances is coming to light, and it's about time Sturgeon and her crew were held accountable. This investigation could really expose the rot at the heart of their so-called 'transparent' political movement.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

SNP finances: Police seek next steps from prosecutors

https://heraldscotland.com

Police Scotland has asked prosecutors for direction into the next steps of the SNP finances investigation which involves former first

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Police ask for guidance in Sturgeon probe over SNP finances

https://bbc.co.uk

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, Ms Sturgeon's husband, was charged with embezzling party funds in April. Police have sent prosecutors details of what they have uncovered in an "advice and guidance report" on Operation Branchform and are seeking formal advice on what they should do next.

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