By Abby Wallace
Auditors for the Scottish National Party (SNP) have quit amid a long-running police investigation into the party’s finances.
The accountants Johnston Carmichael told the BBC they resigned after reviewing the party’s portfolio, having worked with them for more than a decade.
The announcement came after Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP and husband of former leader Nicola Sturgeon was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the investigation. The couple’s home was also searched.
Murrell was later released without charge.
Ms Sturgeon previously said she would “fully co-operate if required” with police following her husband’s arrest.
The SNP confirmed to the BBC that the party was looking for a replacement firm.
The SNP and Johnston Carmichael were both approached for comment.
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