Colin Beattie

John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon pictured in Holyrood in 2023

Swinney: I look forward to Sturgeon campaigning for SNP ahead of 2026

What we know so far about the police investigation into SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney have spoken about the former first minister being cleared in the SNP finances probe

Sturgeon's 'vindication' as Swinney says SNP in 'clearer position'

Police officers outside the home of Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell as part of Operation Branchform.

John Curtice: Operation Branchform could hit SNP's election spending

Officers from Police Scotland outside the SNP headquarters in Edinburgh following the arrest of former chief executive Peter Murrell in April 2023. Mr Murrell was later released without charge, pending further enquiries. Picture: PA

Ex-SNP treasurer arrested under Branchform probe bids to stand again

Sturgeon to join campaign trail ‘in ways I think are helpful’

Police Scotland submit prosecution report on former SNP CEO Peter Murrell

Sturgeon speaks as Yousaf says Murrell charge ‘really serious' matter

Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement of SNP funds

A year after Sturgeon and Murrell arrests, SNP dominance has been shattered Jackie Baillie

It's almost a year since police erected a blue forensics-style tent in front of the home of Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell. Picture: Andrew Milligan / PA.

Whole of SNP would welcome end to police inquiry into finances says Humza Yousaf

It's almost a year since police erected a blue forensics-style tent in front of the home of Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell. Picture: Andrew Milligan / PA.

Former chief constable defends police investigation into SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon

Analysis: One year on, Yousaf has yet to escape Sturgeon's shadow

First Minister Humza Yousaf. Image: Andy Buchanan/Press Association.

Humza Yousaf: Police investigation has impacted public trust in SNP

Nicola Sturgeon with her husband Peter Murrell. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

SNP could face fines over £15k in loans made by former CEO Peter Murrell

News review of the year. Pictures: PA

News review of 2023 part two: SNP in turmoil, King crowned, and Trump lands

Analysis: On Sturgeon's indref day, the prospect has receded into the distance

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks during the 2023 -24 Programme for Government at the Scottish Parliament (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon commends Yousaf’s policy agenda in first speech from backbenches

Scottish independence supporters. Rebuilding the SNP's membership base will be one of the first key tasks in Murray Foote's in-tray. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

The five biggest challenges for Murray Foote, the SNP’s new chief executive

Police Scotland's Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone

Sooner SNP police investigation ends the better, says outgoing chief constable

Police Scotland's Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone. Image: Andrew Milligan/Press Association.

Police investigation into SNP finances ‘moved beyond the initial reports’

Yousaf survives 100-day war... just Euan McColm

100 days of turmoil: Humza Yousaf endures bruising start to his time in office Alistair Grant

Audit of SNP's accounts identifies missing paperwork

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn. Picture: UK Parliament/PA

Flynn backs Sturgeon retaining her SNP membership in wake of arrest

Humza Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon

Flowers for Sturgeon: Is Humza Yousaf too close to the former SNP leader?

Nicola Sturgeon is the 'most impressive politician in Europe', claims Yousaf

Former First Minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP Nicola Sturgeon, during campaigning for the Scottish Parliamentary election in Alford in 2021. Picture: PA

Analysis: What Crown Office, police do next will define Scottish politics

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon is facing calls to resign or be suspended from the SNP.

What could happen next for Nicola Sturgeon and can she be suspended?

Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon was arrested by Police Scotland at her home on Sunday, June 11.

Why was Nicola arrested? Was she charged? SNP finance probe explained

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Anas Sarwar questions whether Yousaf is ‘too weak’ to suspend Sturgeon

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon protests her innocence after being arrested in SNP finance probe

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
Ms Sturgeon said resigning as first minister was the “biggest life change” she had gone through

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

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries