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John Swinney Refuses to Apologise to 'Bullied' SNP Whistleblowers
Swinney rejected claims that Sturgeon bullied whistleblowers as former SNP finance committee members said they were blocked from basic information.
- On Thursday, Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay accused First Minister John Swinney of leading an "SNP cover-up" during Holyrood questions, alleging Swinney and former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon bullied whistleblowers into silence.
- In 2021, Audit Committee members Cynthia Guthrie and Allison Graham resigned after claiming they were "stonewalled" and bullied while raising concerns about the party's finances, which they described as "chaotic" and "incompetent."
- Jailed earlier this week for embezzling more than £400,000 over 12 years, former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell operated while Sturgeon warned members to be "very careful" about suggesting financial problems.
- Swinney has rejected calls for an inquiry, claiming the party currently has "strong governance in place" and that a four-year police investigation has already provided necessary answers.
- Guthrie recently alleged Swinney and Sturgeon were "culpable" for misleading SNP members, while Government Minister Kirsten Oswald faces separate bullying complaints from whistleblowers.
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43% Right
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C 28%
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