SNP Finance Probe Reaches One-Year Mark, Yousaf Urges Conclusion

As the investigation into the SNP's finances continues, First Minister Humza Yousaf calls for an end, emphasizing the importance of a thorough police inquiry.

• Humza Yousaf, First Minister, expresses desire for a conclusion to the long-standing police investigation into the SNP’s finances, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of Nicola Sturgeon's house raid.
• Police Scotland’s Operation Branchform investigates the handling of over £600,000 in donations for a second independence referendum, with key SNP figures previously arrested and released without charge.
• Yousaf insists he is not attempting to interfere with the investigation, stressing the need for Police Scotland to conduct a thorough investigation.
• The SNP’s financial scrutiny has led to public perception challenges, with Yousaf acknowledging the investigation as one of the most difficult times for the party.
• Senior SNP figures call for the return of a confiscated motorhome, highlighting the party's financial strains and its potential use in the upcoming general election campaign.

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