Nicola Sturgeon cleared in SNP police investigation as ex-husband appears in court

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been cleared in a police investigation into the SNP’s finances, with no evidence of wrongdoing found. Sturgeon and former party treasurer Colin Beattie were arrested in 2023 but are no longer under investigation, named Operation Branchform by Police Scotland. Sturgeon expressed relief at being cleared, acknowledging the past two years as difficult and frustrating, while maintaining her respect for the police and prosecution authorities.

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