A top accountancy firm has quit the SNP, walking away after a review of its clients, sources say. The resignation came just before the arrest of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell—husband to Nicola Sturgeon—sparking fresh drama.
Police Probe SNP Finances
Scotland Yard has been sniffing around the SNP’s books since July 2021. Officers launched an investigation after concerns grew over how the party spent donations meant for a fresh independence referendum campaign.
SNP Scrambles to Replace Accountants
The party confirmed it’s hunting for a new firm to handle its finances. But the timing of the resignation has raised eyebrows across the political spectrum.
Opposition Demands Answers
- Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie hit out, saying the resignation “poses serious questions” about the SNP’s financial dealings.
- Scottish Conservative spokesperson Donald Cameron called for full transparency from the embattled party.
