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John Swinney told about Nicola Sturgeon's Branchform case early by Lord Advocate

The Lord Advocate informed John Swinney minutes before Nicola Sturgeon’s lawyer that she would not face charges, raising questions about information timing in the ongoing SNP investigation.

Summary by The Herald Scotland
John Swinney was told the Operation Branchform investigation into Nicola Sturgeon had been dropped before the former first minister.

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John Swinney told investigation into Nicola Sturgeon was dropped before her

JOHN Swinney was told the Operation Branchform investigation into Nicola Sturgeon had been dropped before the former first minister, it has emerged ...

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John Swinney told about Nicola Sturgeon's Branchform case early by Lord Advocate

John Swinney was told the Operation Branchform investigation into Nicola Sturgeon had been dropped before the former first minister.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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