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Nicola Sturgeon says she is ‘innocent of any wrongdoing’ after arrest in SNP finances investigation

Former first minister is released without charge; MP calls for her suspension from party

Nicola Sturgeon, who stepped down as Scotland’s first minister in March, was arrested on Sunday after meeting police by arrangement. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Nicola Sturgeon, who stepped down as Scotland’s first minister in March, was arrested on Sunday after meeting police by arrangement. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Mark Paul
Sun Jun 11 2023 - 20:06 • 3 MIN READ

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Mark Paul

Mark Paul

Mark Paul is London Correspondent for The Irish Times