Colin Beattie stands down as SNP treasurer after arrest

Beattie stepping back ‘with immediate effect’ until investigation into party’s finances has concluded

Colin Beattie has stood down as the Scottish National party’s treasurer after his arrest on Tuesday as a suspect in the police investigation into the party’s funding and finances.

Beattie, the SNP MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon that he would be stepping back from his role as national treasurer with immediate effect.