Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who dominated politics in Scotland for almost a decade, was arrested and questioned Sunday by police investigating the finances of the governing, pro-independence Scottish National Party.
Thank you for supporting our journalism. This article is available exclusively for our subscribers, who help fund our work at the Chicago Tribune.Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested by police investigating the finances of Scotland's pro-independence governing party.
“Obviously, given the nature of this process, I cannot go into detail,” she said in a statement on social media. “However, I do wish to say this, and to do so in the strongest possible terms. Innocence is not just a presumption I am entitled to in law. I know beyond doubt that I am in fact innocent of any wrongdoing.”
Two former SNP officials, Colin Beattie, who was treasurer, and Peter Murrell, who was chief executive, were previously arrested and questioned as part of the investigation. Like Sturgeon, both were released pending further inquiries. The first female leader of Scotland’s devolved government, Sturgeon led her party to dominance in Scottish politics and refashioned the SNP from a largely one-issue party into a dominant governing force with liberal social positions.
Sturgeon’s departure unleashed a tussle for the future of the SNP amid recriminations over the party’s declining membership and divisions over the best path towards independence. Opinion polls suggest support for the party has sagged, though it remains the most popular in Scotland.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested over SNP funding probeFormer Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested on Sunday in connection with a Police Scotland investigation into the Scottish National Party's funding, her spokesperson said.
Weiterlesen »
Former Scottish Leader Nicola Sturgeon Arrested Amid Corruption ProbeNicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection to a police corruption probe concerning the finances of the leftist Scottish National Party.
Weiterlesen »
Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested in finances inquiryBREAKING: Nicola Sturgeon, the former leader of Scotland’s ruling Scottish Nationalist Party, has been arrested in connection with allegations of financial misconduct in the party.
Weiterlesen »
Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon quizzed by police in SNP funding probeFormer Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and held for more than seven hours on Sunday after voluntarily attending an interview over a police probe into the fate of funds for her pro-independence Scottish National Party.
Weiterlesen »
Ex-Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested by police investigating governing party's financesU.K. media say former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested by police investigating the finances of Scotland's governing party. Police Scotland said a 52-year-old woman was detained Sunday “as a suspect in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party.” The police force says the woman is in custody and being questioned by detectives. U.K. police do not name suspects until they are charged. The BBC and other media outlets identified the arrested woman as Sturgeon. Several senior SNP figures were arrested previously and questioned as part of the investigation. None has been charged.
Weiterlesen »
Ex-Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested by police investigating governing party’s financesEx-Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon was arrested by police investigating governing party’s finances.
Weiterlesen »