The local political scene has caused a huge uproar, with former Chief Minister of the Scottish Local Government arrested by the police | Scotland | Government
According to Agence France Presse, former Chief Minister of the Scottish Local Government, Nicolas Sturgeon, insisted on June 11th that she had not done anything wrong. Previously, as part of an investigation into the financial situation of the ruling party, the police arrested her.
According to the report, as part of the "tree chart" investigation into the financial situation of Scotland's main political force, the Scottish National Party, the police conducted about 7 hours of questioning of the former leader.
The Scottish police stated that she was later released and awaiting further investigation.
After being released, Sturgeon tweeted, saying, "I will never do anything to harm the Scottish National Party or the country."
She stated that due to the ongoing investigation, she has limited words to say.
Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon
But she insisted, "Innocence is not just a presumption that I am legally entitled to. Without a doubt, I know that I am actually innocent and have not engaged in any illegal behavior."
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Earlier on the 11th, the Scottish police issued a statement stating: "Earlier today, a 52 year old woman was arrested for an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party. She has been released without charge."
According to reports, she was the third person arrested in this investigation, which has caused a huge uproar in Scottish politics.
The escalating scandal has plunged the Scottish National Party into a serious crisis and undermined its dream of seeking Scottish independence, according to reports.
Ian Murray, a Scottish Secretary of State from the Labour Party, responded to the latest news by saying, "For a long time, a culture of secrecy and concealment has rotted within the Scottish National Party."
Meanwhile, Alex Cole Hamilton, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democratic Party, said, "It can be said that today's events will have a huge impact on the future of the Scottish National Party and Scottish politics."