SNP candidate accused of misusing funds for election campaigning
- An anonymous complaint alleges that funds were misused by the SNP to support general election candidates.
- The accusation involves MSP expenses being used to pay for stamps for Westminster candidates' election leaflets.
- The SNP candidate is also accused of pretending his party supports new oil and gas drilling.
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