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Colin Beattie

Peter Murrell

SNP hunt for new £95k-a-year chief executive after Peter Murrell's resignation

The investigation – dubbed Operation Branchform – began in 2021

Police chief defends tent on Nicola Sturgeon's lawn during SNP finance probe

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf tries his hand at hedge trimming during campaigning in Pollok (Pic: Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Humza Yousaf predicts SNP won’t lose seats at next General Election

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn

SNP's Westminster group submits accounts on time

The SNP has appointed new auditors

Who are the new SNP auditors?

Officers from Police Scotland outside the home of former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Peter Murrell, in Uddingston, Glasgow, after he was "released without charge pending further investigation", after he was arrested on Wednesday as part of a probe into the party's finances. Picture date: Thursday April 6, 2023.

Police refuse to release correspondence with SNP and ministers on finance probe

First Minister Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf refuses to be drawn on claims luxury campervan purchase kept secret

Police outside the home shared by Nicola Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell last month. Picture: Robert Perry/PA

Police Scotland consulted National Crime Agency over investigation into SNP

Police officers outside the home shared by Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell last month. Picture: Robert Perry/PA

Police 'hunted for women's razor and wheelbarrow at Nicola Sturgeon's home'

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon talking to the media as she returned to the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

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

SNP signs contract with new auditors as deadline looms

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon talking to the media as she returned to the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Douglas Ross suggests Nicola Sturgeon's return to Holyrood was 'calculated'

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon talking to journalists as she returns to the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Analysis: Will the SNP ever wake up from its 'worst nightmare'?

Nicola Sturgeon with Alex Salmond whilst on the General Election campaign trail in Inverurie in the Gordon constituency in 2015.

Crown Office still investigating Alex Salmond claims of perjury a year on

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon talking to media as she returns to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon insists police probe played no role in her decision to resign

Colin Beattie resigned as SNP treasurer

Former SNP treasurer clarifies he did know about the party's £110,000 motorhome

Scotland’s First Minister has said it will be “challenging” to arrange an auditor to process the SNP’s accounts in time to meet the May 31 deadline.

Humza Yousaf: Finding auditor to meet SNP accounts deadline will be challenging

Pro-independence protesters hold up Scottish National Party (SNP) emblems as they join a march organised by the grassroots organistaion All Under One Banner

SNP report small increase in members as Tories refuse to publish figures

A rabbit caught in the headlights? Humza Yousaf is struggling as the bad news just keeps coming (Picture:Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

We’re all starting to get the message about the SNP's existential crisis

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon arrives home in Uddingston, Glasgow after a driving lesson. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon photographed smiling after completing driving lesson

Stephen Flynn

Flynn admits SNP Westminster group could miss out on £1.2m if deadline missed

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon leaving her home in Uddingston, Glasgow. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Police reportedly hunt burner phone sim cards in SNP finances probe

SNP MP Stuart McDonald has been appointed as party treasurer after the resignation of Colin Beattie.

SNP ruling body appoints new treasurer following resignation of Colin Beattie

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross during First Minister's Questions (FMQs) in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: PA

Douglas Ross under pressure after tactical voting plans 'bomb' among MSPs

First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: John Devlin

SNP must answer 'urgent questions', Douglas Ross says to Humza Yousaf in letter

The SpaceX Starship, the biggest rocket ever built, explodes after its launch in Texas (Picture: Patrick T Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)

Has Humza Yousaf been taking PR advice from Elon Musk or vice versa?

Former chief executive of the SNP, Peter Murrell, leaves his home in Uddingston, Glasgow. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

SNP still owes money to Peter Murrell, admits Humza Yousaf

First Minister Humza Yousaf in the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

FMQs: Protest disrupts Humza Yousaf as FM refuses to answer SNP finance question

Former chief executive of the SNP, Peter Murrell, leaves his home in Uddingston, Glasgow. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell seen for first time since police arrest

Colin Beattie has resigned as treasurer

Colin Beattie quits as SNP treasurer following arrest

The Constituency Office of Colin Beattie MSP in Dalkeith. The Scottish National Party (SNP) treasurer has been arrested in connection with a police investigation into the party's finances.

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie avoids Scottish Parliament duties

The SNP must “absolutely get our house in order” and ensure transparency and openness in the party’s governance, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Shona Robison has said.

SNP must ‘get our house in order’ says Shona Robison

Kate Forbes has warned the SNP is facing a “pretty critical moment”

Kate Forbes warns SNP is facing a ‘critical moment’ amid turmoil

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie was arrested in connection with a police investigation into the party's finances

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge following arrest

Humza Yousaf

SNP facing claims it is in ‘total meltdown’ after arrest of party treasurer

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks to journalists in the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Analysis: Humza Yousaf's big day 'torpedoed' by arrest of SNP treasurer

The home of Scottish National Party (SNP) treasurer Colin Beattie in Dalkeith, pictured, and Peter Murrell.

Police investigation into SNP finances – a timeline and what we know so far

Who is Colin Beattie - MSP and National Treasurer for the SNP. (Image: Collage, pic courtesy of Scottish Parliament)

Who is Colin Beattie - MSP and National Treasurer for the SNP

Ian Blackford

SNP is 'absolutely, categorically' solvent, insists Ian Blackford

Humza Yousaf

SNP said to be 'running out of money' as probe continues

Former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon with husband Peter Murrell as they cast their votes in the 2019 General Election at Broomhouse Park Community Hall in Glasgow. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Senior SNP staff interviewed 'multiple times' as part of probe into finances

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

SNP has spent a third of dedicated independence fighting fund, accounts show

The Auditor General was giving evidence to the Scottish Parliament

Analysis: MSPs playing the blame game on ferries fiasco

First Minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP Nicola Sturgeon, during campaigning for the Scottish Parliamentary election in Alford.

Police investigation into SNP's 'missing £600k' still ongoing

People's Energy offices at Shawfair Park, Dalkeith (Image credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about 'failed' Midlothian company People's Energy

Supporters of Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

SNP internal report calls for reform following £600k 'missing funds' furore

The SNP's annual accounts for 2020 have been published.

SNP spent £615,000 on office refit, annual accounts confirm

First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon has come under pressure to explain the whereabouts of £600k of donations to the party.

SNP admit spending 'ringfenced' £600k funds elsewhere

Colin Beattie has been named as SNP treasurer again

Colin Beattie confirmed as SNP treasurer after Douglas Chapman resignation

The Old College Bar on High Street Glasgow (Photo: Liam @parcelorogues).

Historic Glasgow pub demolished following fire

NHS chiefs leave posts vacant in order to save cash, MSPs are told

Lothians MSPs claim £83,000 in expenses

Bus users face misery as First axes vital services

Child airgun yobs shoot teen in eye

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First Minister Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf considering compensating islanders for ferry disruption

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The inquiry is looking into ventilation issues at the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People at Little France. Picture: Scott Louden

'Ambiguity' surrounding ventilation standards in Sick Kids hospital contract