16 h. ago John Swinney declares SNP 'back in business' after Nicola Sturgeon cleared by cops

The First Minister is reported to have given SNP members an “assurance” that “our resources will always be used wisely”.

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17 h. ago Swinney speaks of ‘unbearable’ loss of life from Covid on lockdown anniversary

The first lockdown was imposed across the UK on March 24 2020.

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48 h. ago Why are so many MSPs resigning at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, as Nicola Sturgeon leads the exodus?

Nicola Sturgeon, Shona Robison and Fiona Hyslop are prominent politicians who are all stepping down at next year’s Scottish Parliament election

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58 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon thanks supporters in comedy debut days after being cleared in SNP finances probe

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was greeted by rapturous applause as she took to the stage alongside crime author pal Val McDermid.

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58 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon thanks supporters in comedy debut after being cleared by police

She was appearing at the King’s Theatre in Glasgow as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival

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63 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon to make 'revelatory' comedy debut after being cleared in Branchform probe

The former first minister will host a show titled Books and Banter at the King's Theatre in Glasgow alongside best friend and crime author Val McDermid.

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3 d. ago Stress our parents suffered during police probe was horrendous, says Sturgeon's sister

Nicola Sturgeon 's parents suffered 'horrendous' stress while the former First Minister was being investigated over the SNP 's finances, the family has revealed.

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3 d. ago Swinney looks forward to Sturgeon’s contribution to SNP after being cleared

The news came after Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband and former SNP chief executive, Peter Murrell, appeared in court.

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3 d. ago John Swinney: I look forward to Nicola Sturgeon campaigning for SNP ahead of 2026 election

The First Minister said he ‘very much’ welcomed Ms Sturgeon’s participation in campaigning

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3 d. ago Operation Branchform 'questions remain' despite Nicola Sturgeon clearing, says Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader denied that the former first minister facing no charges harmed his party's chances at next year's Holyrood election.

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4 d. ago What next for Nicola Sturgeon after former SNP leader cleared in Branchform probe

Nicola Sturgeon can look forward to the publication of her memoir and a headline appearance at the Glasgow Comedy Festival after being cleared in a police investigation.

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4 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon's political legacy now free of any hint of impropriety

After being cleared it is time for the former First Minister to move on with her life, says Record View.

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4 d. ago Who is Peter Murrell? The former SNP chief executive facing charge of embezzlement

Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon were once the SNP’s power couple

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4 d. ago SNP in ‘clearer position’ as it may have been victim of embezzlement – Swinney

The First Minister also said he shared the relief of Nicola Sturgeon and fellow SNP MSP Colin Beattie after they were officially cleared.

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4 d. ago Jubilant Nicola Sturgeon hails 'outcome I always expected' after she is dramatically CLEARED by police probe into SNP finances

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared in a police investigation into the SNP's finances.

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4 d. ago Not a scrap of evidence against me, says Sturgeon as police probe dropped

Police Scotland has said the investigation into the former first minister, and ex-SNP treasurer Colin Beattie, has ended.

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4 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon: Never a 'scrap of evidence' against me in Police Scotland SNP finances probe

Nicola Sturgeon has spoken on being cleared in the Operation Branchform probe carried out by Police Scotland

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4 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon's sister says she '100% supports' Peter Murrell after court appearance

Gillian Sturgeon said she "always will" support her "brother in law" in a post on TikTok on Thursday afternoon.

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4 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon breaks silence outside marital home as Peter Murrell appears in court

The former SNP leader claimed there was not a "scrap of evidence" against her in a long-running investigation into party finances.

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4 d. ago Operation Branchform: What we know about the police investigation into SNP finances as Nicola Sturgeon cleared

The investigation into the party’s funding and finances has been ongoing since July 2021.

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