Humza Yousaf has been urged to break the "umbilical cord" tying him to Nicola Sturgeon by a former SNP MSP.
08.04.2023 - 14:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the last few days have been "obviously difficult" after the arrest of her husband, the SNP's ex-chief executive.
Peter Murrell was arrested in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the party on Wednesday, April 5.
The 58-year-old was released that night without charge pending further inquiries.
Speaking outside her home near Glasgow, today, Sturgeon said in a brief statement that she understands “the scrutiny that comes on me as a public figure”, adding that she intends to “get on with life and my job as you would expect”.
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