Yousaf says he will not suspend Sturgeon from SNPon June 12, 2023 at 11:43 am

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Humza Yousaf says he sees “no reason” to suspend his predecessor following her arrest.

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First Minister Humza Yousaf says he will not suspend Nicola Sturgeon from the SNP.

The former party leader was arrested and released without charge on Sunday as part of a police investigation into SNP finances.

Mr Yousaf told BBC Scotland he saw “no reason” to suspend a party member who has been released without charge.

Ms Sturgeon has said she is “innocent of any wrongdoing”.

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