Nicola Sturgeon, the former First Minister of Scotland, has refused to release the written statement she provided to police investigating the SNP's financial misconduct.

Her lawyer, Aamer Anwar, confirmed that neither the statement nor her police interview will be made public, despite previous reports suggesting authorities had no objections.

The statement was part of an investigation into former SNP boss Peter Murrell's embezzlement of over £400,000, which led to his five-year jail sentence.

Sturgeon's refusal to disclose the document has sparked criticism from opposition figures like Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie, who argue that unresolved questions about her role in the scandal require transparency.

While Sturgeon insists she cooperated fully with investigators and was not charged with any crime, the controversy highlights ongoing tensions within Scottish politics over accountability for financial mismanagement.The case underscores the challenges of balancing legal confidentiality with public interest in high-profile political investigations.