Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland, has said that it is one of his 'significant priorities' as leader of the SNP to find a new auditor. The party has been accused of hiding the fact its accounting firm resigned six months ago 📺 Sky 501
Opposition parties said Mr Yousaf's revelation about the auditors resigning raised even further questions about who knew what about their finances.
But he said the SNP hopes to still have its accounts prepared in time to be submitted to watchdogs at the Electoral Commission in July, although that will be"problematic", he admitted.Sturgeon: Last few days 'difficult' She added it was"deeply worrying" if they have not yet been able to replace their auditors and it is"time for the secrecy to end".The first minister refused to agree to suspend Mr Murrell from the party but said it will not be paying his legal fees."He's obviously been questioned, as we know, under caution.
Mr Yousaf insisted the SNP remains in a"position of strength" and has the opportunity to rebuild under his leadership.
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