It's bloody frustrating

But SNP leader says probe into party finances isn't a distraction

- PAUL HUTCHEON

HUMZA Yousaf admitted it has been "bloody frustrating" that his first weeks in office have been derailed by the SNP police probe.

The First Minister also said he had still not spoken to predecessor Nicola Sturgeon - even though she has returned to parliament.

Yousaf's early days as leader have been overshadowed by a police investigation into how SNP donations were spent when Sturgeon was in charge.

Her husband, former SNP CEO Peter Murrell, and ex-treasurer Colin Beattie were arrested and released without charge.