EXCLUSIVE: SNP investigation discussions 'not in public interest'

Aug 16, 2021

Ginny Sanderson

Engagement journalist

Good morning,

Welcome to your daily news update from The Scotsman. We hope you had a lovely weekend.

Today The Scotsman can exclusively reveal key discussions around the ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities within the SNP will remain secret following claims their disclosure is not in the public interest.

While the Scotland Minister has defended plans for a new oil field off Scotland, insisting energy sources like it are "still required".

And we take a look at a magnificent historic castle on the market - with its own dungeon...

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