Jackie Baillie: “We need to see an end to the culture of cover-up that the SNP has created and a renewed commitment to openness and…”

People across the country will wonder why Peter Murrell was able to qualify for legal aid in the first place, given his healthy salary as the SNP’s chief executive for so many years.

We need transparency from the Scottish Legal Aid Board regarding the decision-making process, including why Murrell initially qualified, and what has changed for this now to have been withdrawn.

Too often the SNP operates under a cloak of secrecy.

The SNP has a responsibility to boost participation in this important scheme and make it as easy as possible for GPs to take part.