SNP Leaders Face Backlash Over Misuse of £660k Referendum Fund
Desperate evasion! SNP big hitters stall over £660k indy fund in 'car crash interviews'
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Scottish National Party (SNP) leaders Angela Constance and Keith Brown faced criticism during interviews regarding the use of a £660,000 referendum fund, which was allegedly spent on ongoing party activities instead of a second independence referendum. This controversy follows the Peter Murrell scandal, raising concerns about the party's financial governance.
- 01SNP leaders Angela Constance and Keith Brown struggled to justify the use of £660,000 intended for a referendum, leading to accusations of 'desperate evasion'.
- 02John Swinney revealed that the funds were used for ongoing party activities, not specifically for a referendum.
- 03Critics argue that the SNP misled its members about the purpose of the funds raised for independence.
- 04The controversy is compounded by previous financial misconduct within the party, notably the embezzlement case involving former chief executive Peter Murrell.
- 05Scottish Tory deputy leader Rachael Hamilton called for an inquiry into the party's finances, questioning the transparency of the SNP.
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Scottish National Party (SNP) leaders Angela Constance and Keith Brown encountered significant backlash during interviews on BBC Radio Scotland regarding the party's use of a £660,000 referendum fund. The fund, which was purportedly ringfenced for a second independence referendum, has instead been allocated to ongoing party activities, as admitted by John Swinney. This revelation has led to accusations from critics that the SNP misled its supporters about the purpose of the fundraising. Constance dismissed questions about the fund as an 'internal party matter', while Brown insisted that the money was used for activities related to the referendum question. The situation has heightened scrutiny of the SNP's financial governance, particularly following the scandal involving former chief executive Peter Murrell, who was found to have embezzled £400,000 from party funds. Critics, including Scottish Tory deputy leader Rachael Hamilton, are calling for a comprehensive inquiry into the party's financial practices.
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The controversy surrounding the SNP's financial governance could undermine public trust in the party and its ability to fund a future independence referendum.
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