Scotland’s former first minister Nicola Sturgeon says she did not silence people who raised concerns about the SNP’s finances. In remarks reported by the Evening Standard, Sturgeon responds to criticism that she allegedly shut down discussion among party members or others. She says the claims being made about her are “not true,” adding that critics have been spreading statements she disputes. The Belfast Telegraph reports the same core point: Sturgeon denies that she took steps to prevent or suppress concerns related to SNP financial matters. The accounts focus on Sturgeon’s rebuttal rather than on the specific allegations she is addressing or the details of the financial concerns themselves. Both outlets frame the comments as a direct response to claims about her handling of internal criticism and debate. At this stage, the reports do not indicate that any independent finding has been issued within the coverage provided, but they do agree on Sturgeon’s position that she did not shut down those raising concerns about SNP finances.