Police continue their search of Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home on Thursday. Photo: Watty Chung.
The police continue to search the house. Nicola Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell remain unanswered about the investigation, the timing of the ex-SNP leader's departure as First Minister, and what she knew ahead of time.
Mr Murrell was released without charge 'pending further investigation' by Scottish police shortly before 7pm on Wednesday after more than 11 hours of detention. where they are.
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Here are the questions that remain unresolved after a dramatic 24 hours for the SNP.
Did Nicola Sturgeon put any pressure on the Scottish police to delay her husband's arrest?
Police Scotland said on Wednesday that neither Ms Sturgeon and Mr. Murrell were not given advance notice of the arrest. A spokesperson for Ms Sturgeon said she had «no prior knowledge of the actions or intentions of the Scottish Police».
Her surprise resignation as First Minister of Scotland came three days after it was reported that the police had contacted senior SNP officials. as they stepped up their investigation.
Opposition parties in Scotland — and some former SNP ministers — have demanded to know if the timing of Ms Sturgeon's resignation was linked to any knowledge or suspicion that her husband's arrest was imminent.
Although Police Scotland said Ms Sturgeon was not given advance notice, she did not respond to direct questions about whether Ms Sturgeon, knowing or suspecting an arrest was imminent, requested that it be delayed until a successor could be chosen. .
What happened when the Chief Constable visited the Scottish Parliament on 9 February?
Less than a week before Ms Sturgeon announced her retirement, Sir Ian Livingstone, Chief Constable of Police Scotland, and Malcolm Graham, Deputy Chief Constable, visited the Scottish Parliament.
Police Scotland said they were there. for a «regular meeting» with Keith Brown, then Attorney General. Security officials denied rumors that they also met with Ms. Sturgeon.
In response to a freedom of information request filed by the blogger, security officials declined to say whether the SNP criminal investigation was discussed at the meeting. with Mr. Brown.
The Force said they could neither «confirm nor deny» that they had knowledge of «any other cases in terms of investigations that may or may not have been discussed.»
p>Can the SNP leadership be re-elected?
Supporters of Kate Forbes, who narrowly lost the SNP leadership race to Humza Yousaf last week, questioned the contest's legality in light of Mr. Murrell's arrest, despite the fact that he no charges have been filed and police investigations are ongoing.
They pointed out that Ms. Sturgeon, whose resignation triggered the contest, had waived the party's normal rules and negotiated a shorter campaign period.
Mr. Yusuf, a Sturgeon loyalist, was announced as a candidate for a sequel. His critics are now openly wondering if he would have won the vote had Mr Murrell's arrest come before.
Alex Neill, a former Scottish government minister, told the BBC it was «hard to believe» that Mr. Murrell's arrest did not cause Ms. Sturgeon to resign.
He said: “Humza ran as a succession candidate. If all this had happened … before the opening of the ballot, I am absolutely sure that it would have been much more difficult for the continuity candidate to win.”
What did Humza Yousaf know about the investigation and charges brought against Mr. Murrell?
MPs from the opposition urged the new First Minister to be «transparent» about what he knew about the allegations, which involved handling over £600,000 in donations and a personal loan of £107,000 made to the party by Mr Murrell. .
Mr Yousaf has been a minister in the Scottish Government since 2012 and is close to Ms Sturgeon and Mr Murrell.
Jackie Bailey, deputy Scottish Labor leader, said on Thursday: that this SNP research goes much further than just Peter Murrell.
«Nicola Sturgeon, Humza Yusaf, and Keith Brown seem to have a lot of questions to answer.
» This investigation must be continued. The people of Scotland deserve honesty and openness from their leaders.”
Where are Ms Sturgeon and Mr Murrell? -on Murrell is unknown. unknown.
Ms Sturgeon was scheduled to give a speech at the Edinburgh Science Festival on Thursday evening, but withdrew after her husband's arrest.
Neither Ms Sturgeon nor Mrs Mr. Murrell hasn't been seen in public since they each left home early Wednesday morning. Mrs. Sturgeon left alone and Mr. Murrell left with the police after he was arrested.
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