Nicola Sturgeon

The SNP are under investigation from Police Scotland amid a probe into party finances. (Credit: Getty Images)

Explainer SNP funding investigation: full timeline of the police probe

The recent controversy surrounding the SNP is likely to benefit Labour in the next general election, Professor John Curtice has said. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

SNP drama could help Labour win seats in Scotland, says John Curtice

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party. Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge after arrest

Nicola Sturgeon has been seen in leaked footage from an NEC meeting in March 2021 insisting that the SNP's finances were healthy. (Credit: Getty Images)

Sturgeon denied issue with SNP finances months before police probe

Police searched Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home in Glasgow

Police seize campervan in SNP finances probe over 'missing' £600,000

Former leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Nicola Sturgeon speaking to the media outside her home (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Nicola Sturgeon breaks silence after the arrest of her husband

Nicola Sturgeon had “no prior knowledge” of Police Scotland’s plans to arrest her husband Peter Murrell, her spokesperson has said. Credit: Getty Images

Nicola Sturgeon ‘had no prior knowledge’ of husband’s arrest

Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party. Credit: Getty Images

Peter Murrell released without charge after arrest over SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell in 2019

Nicola Sturgeon's husband: who is Peter Murrell and how did they meet?

Humza Yousaf has made his cabinet appointment as he takes the reins as First Minster of Scotland (Credit: Getty Images/NationalWorld)

Humza Yousaf announces new cabinet as he is sworn in as First Minister

Humza Yousaf has been elected as Scotland’s sixth first minister.

ExclusiveAnalysis The big challenges facing Humza Yousaf - according to John Curtice

Humza Yousaf has been officially confirmed as Scotland’s new First Minister. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Humza Yousaf officially appointed Scotland’s First Minister

Kate Forbes is one of the three candidates running to replace Nicola Sturgeon - but her leadership bid has been shrouded in controversy. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

SNP candidate Kate Forbes in profile as she loses to Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf has won the SNP’s bitterly contested leadership election and will replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland’s First Minister. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Humza Yousaf wins SNP election to become Scotland’s new First Minister

Humza Yousaf in profile as he wins SNP leadership election

Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan will find out who has won the SNP leadership election on 27 March. (Credit: Getty Images)

How to watch SNP leadership announcement this afternoon

Boris Johnson has insisted in his evidence to the Privileges Committee that he did not lie to Parliament as he “hand on heart” believed that no rules had been broken at Number 10. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Boris Johnson's support dwindles to his last remaining lapdogs Nick Mitchell

Nicola Sturgeon visits the Ferguson Marine shipyard in 2015 with the then owner Jim McColl (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Holyrood report criticises Sturgeon's handling of ferries project

Nicola Sturgeon has taken part in her final FMQs (Credit: Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon defends record in final FMQs appearance

What is a freeport? New UK economic zones explained (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Explainer Freeports explained - how tax break hubs work and where they’ll be

As it happened: Nicola Sturgeon’s last First Minister’s Questions

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Nicola Sturgeon: 10 charts showing First Minister’s legacy

SNP leadership candidates Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes (Image: PA)

Analysis What did we learn from the final SNP leadership hustings?

Nicola Sturgeon votes with her husband Peter Murrell in December 2019

Nicola Sturgeon says SNP chief exec was right to resign from role

In a shock announcement, Nicola Sturgeon said she would be stepping down as First Minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP after more than eight years in power. Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

Explainer SNP leadership election explained as voting to replace Sturgeon begins

Deputy First Minister John Swinney is to stand down from his government role in the Scottish Parliament when a new party leader and first minister is chosen. (Credit: Getty Images)

Scottish deputy FM John Swinney to leave role when Sturgeon steps back

Andy Burnham, Sadiq Khan, and Steve Rotheram, mayors of Manchester, London, and Liverpool, are among those who have signed the letter calling for a rent freeze in England. Credit: Getty Images

City mayors join calls for ‘immediate’ rent freeze in England

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has the energy and enthusiasm to be First Minister (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Tories take aim at SNP leader candidate over NHS performance

Leadership candidates: Ash Regan, Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf. Credit: Kim Mogg

Analysis SNP hopefuls should focus on nation’s ‘big problems’ not independence

Ash Regan, Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf have announced they are standing to replace Nicola Sturgeon. Credit: PA / Getty Images

Explainer First candidates announce bids to become SNP leader

Long read: inside rejuvenated Scottish Labour’s party conference

Clockwise from top left: Kate Forbes, Angus Robertson, John Swinney, Keith Brown, and Humza Yousaf (Photos: Getty Images)

Frontrunners to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister of Scotland

A new leader to replace the outgoing Nicola Sturgeon will be chosen by 27 March. (Credit: Getty Images)

SNP confirms its new leader will be chosen by late March

Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as First Minister and SNP leader. Credit: Kim Mogg

Analysis What led to Nicola Sturgeon’s shock resignation?

Nicola Sturgeon has gone from the young pretender to the dominant personality in Scottish politics (Images: Getty / Mark Hall)

Sturgeon exits with typical grace - but leaves a headache for the SNP Nick Mitchell

From Churchill to Sturgeon - political leaders who have quit over the years, in pictures.

Political resignations over the years - from Churchill to Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as First Minister of Scotland.

Analysis ‘They’re all unknowns’: John Curtice on how the SNP follow Sturgeon

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday confirmed her surprise resignation, announcing an election would take place to replace her as Scottish National Party leader (Photo by JANE BARLOW/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister of Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she announced she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland on February 15, 2023 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Photo by Jane Barlow - Pool/Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon announces resignation as Scottish First Minister

Jeremy Clarkson has issued an apology for his comments about Meghan Markle on Instagram (NationalWorld/Mark Hall)

Press watchdog investigate Jeremy Clarkson’s column on Meghan Markle

Nicola Sturgeon published her UK tax return on Monday 6 February (image: Getty Images/Adobe)

Explainer Nicola Sturgeon publishes tax returns - what it means for UK politics

The Scottish parliament passed the Gender Recognition Reform bill in December 2022.

Analysis What the Gender Recognition Bill row means for Scottish independence

Rishi Sunak and Nicola Sturgeon met for talks during Sunak’s first official trip to Scotland since taking power in October 2022. (Credit: Getty Images

Explainer Sunak and Sturgeon hold ‘constructive and cordial’ talks in Scotland

The issue of the GRA reforms in Scotland has become a controversial topic over the past few years. (Credit: Getty images)

Controversial Gender Recognition Reform Bill passed in Scotland

Stephen Flynn’s appointment as SNP Westminster leader is a move away from staunch Sturgeon ally Ian Blackford. (Credit: PA

Analysis Will Stephen Flynn be able to unify the SNP in Westminster?

Ian Blackford, SNP Westminster Leader after speaking at the SNP conference at The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) in Aberdeen , Scotland. Picture date: Saturday October 8, 2022.

Ian Blackford to resign as SNP’s Westminster leader

The UK Supreme Court ruled that Scotland does not have the legal powers to hold a second independence referendum.

Analysis Polling guru John Curtice on IndyRef2 after Supreme Court legal battle

Nicola Sturgeon has addressed supporters at a pro-independence rally outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh after the Supreme Court ruling. (Credit: Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon addresses pro-independence rally after court ruling

Nicola Sturgeon has described the Supreme Court ruling that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence as “disappointing”. (Credit: Getty Images)

Sturgeon ‘disappointed’ at Supreme Court’s referendum ruling

The Supreme Court ruled against the Scottish Government in the indyref2 case (Photo: PA)

Supreme Court says no to Scottish Parliament bill to hold indyref2

UK Supreme Court announce ruling on Indyref2 today

Rishi Sunak accused of ‘dodging scrutiny’ and urged to call election

Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be the next Prime Minister, with Penny Mordaunt having only 26 publicly declared backers.

What happens next in the Tory leadership contest as Liz Truss resigns

‘What a mess’: calls for election following Liz Truss’ resignation

Politicians have reacted to the news of Liz Truss resigning today (Image: Kim Mogg)

Nicola Sturgeon has a dig at Tory turmoil following Truss’ resignation

The Scottish Government wants to hold another vote on Scottish independence in October 2023.

The latest polling on Scottish independence explained by John Curtice