SNP MP Stuart McDonald becomes party's new treasurer after arrests of top officials

has appointed MP Stuart McDonald to serve as party treasurer following the arrest and resignation of Colin Beattie.

“While it is a difficult and challenging time, I look forward to getting on with the job of the national treasurer to help take forward the important work being led by our new“I’ve no hesitation in stepping forward when asked to do my part in keeping our party firmly on a campaign footing as the case for Scottish independence becomes more compelling than ever.”

Mr McDonald has held several jobs during his time at Westminster and is currently the party’s justice and immigration spokesman. On Thursday, Mr Beattie, 71, said: “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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