Nicola Sturgeon has said it's an "incredibly difficult" time after her husband was charged with embezzlement of SNP funds. Speaking outside her Glasgow home, the former first minister said: "This is a difficult time. I don't think I'm revealing any secrets in saying that."But there's absolutely nothing I can say given the circumstances."So I'm now going to go out for a walk... There's nothing going to be happening here.
He was arrested again then charged on Thursday after further questioning by officers investigating SNP funding and finances as part of Operation Branchform.First Minister Humza Yousaf said it was a "serious, serious development". He said: "Many people in the SNP and right across Scottish politics will be shocked by the news. This is an ongoing investigation and the police and the crown have a job to do, just as I have a job to do as first minister.