Why is there a row about the SNP’s £667,000 independence fund?published at 14:23 BST
14:23 BST
Angus Cochrane
BBC Scotland senior political reporter
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Scottish independence campainers called for a second referendum after failing to win in 2014
The SNP is facing a fresh police complaint over a claim that the SNP misled members over £667,000 raised for an independence referendum campaign.
Independence activist Sean Clerkin has accused the party of “misusing” the fund by for “general” SNP campaigning, the Scottish Sun has reported., external
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are aware that an individual wishes to make a complaint and officers from the economic crime unit will make contact to assess their information.”
It came after First Minister John Swinney confirmed that the cash was for the SNP’s “ongoing activity”, insisting it had been spent on “independence objectives”.