Operation Branchform was launched by Police Scotland in July 2021 after a series of complaints about the SNP’s finances, which focused on the status of £667,000 in donations for a pro-independence fighting fund.
The party’s accounts did not clearly show where that money was held, prompting allegations it had been used for the SNP’s day-to-day spending. The party said the money had been “earmarked” through its internal accounting processes.
The party was rocked by a series of disputes about the transparency of financial decision-making, with three members of its finance and audit committee resigning in March 2021 after complaining they were not allowed to see the party’s accounts.
Really, that’s all been started by Wings over Scotland. Which just goes to show the glories that can arrive rom Bath.
“The matter is active for the purposes of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 and the public are therefore advised to exercise caution if discussing it on social media. For this reason, Police Scotland has turned off the comments function on this post.”
Me too. And also why I’m not linking to WoS.
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband has been charged with embezzlement following a nine-hour interview by detectives investigating SNP finances.