Swinney hopes Nicola Sturgeon can 'move on' as he shares Branchform 'relief'

Swinney hopes Nicola Sturgeon can 'move on' as he shares Branchform 'relief'

John Swinney has said he is relieved the SNP finances probe into Nicola Sturgeon and Colin Beattie has been dropped.

John Swinney 'shares relief' with Nicola Sturgeon after ex-SNP leader cleared in Branchform probe

The First Minister also claimed the SNP was now in a clearer position because it may have been the victim of alleged embezzlement

SNP in ‘clearer position’ as it may have been victim of embezzlement – Swinney - Jersey Evening Post

John Swinney has said the SNP is now in a “clearer position” as it may have been a victim of embezzlement, suggesting some of the recent difficulties faced by the party could have “moved on”. The First Minister also said he shared the relief of Nicola Sturgeon and fellow SNP MSP Colin Beattie after they were both cleared in the police investigation into the party’s finances. His comments came after after Ms Sturgeon’s estranged husband and forme…