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SNP Candidate Who Quit Election Race 'Told to Repay £20,000 in Benefits'

Sally Donald denies wrongdoing but must repay £19,000 in Adult Disability Payment after an anonymous complaint triggered an investigation by Social Security Scotland.

Summary by The Herald Scotland
Donald quit the race ahead of May’s election after reports emerged she was being investigated over her claiming of benefits.

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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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SNP candidate who quit election race 'told to repay £20,000 in benefits'

Donald quit the race ahead of May’s election after reports emerged she was being investigated over her claiming of benefits.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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Daily RecordDaily Record
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Former SNP candidate who joked about joining 'gravy bus' ordered to repay £20,000 in benefits

Sally Donald was due to contest the Edinburgh Southern constituency for John Swinney's party.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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Ex-SNP Holyrood candidate told to repay £20,000 in benefits

AN SNP Holyrood election candidate who stepped down after allegations about her eligibility for disability payments has reportedly been told to pay…

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The National broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Friday, March 6, 2026.
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