COLIN Beattie has quit as SNP treasurer after he was arrested over the party cash probe. The 71-year-old, who is the MSP for the Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency, was nicked yesterday …
A statement released today announced he was stepping down from the treasurer's role with immediate effect.
He said: "This afternoon I informed the party leader that I will be stepping back from my role as SNP National Treasurer with immediate effect. “On a personal level, this decision has not been easy, but it is the right decision to avoid further distraction to the important work being led by Humza Yousaf to improve the SNP’s governance and transparency.
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