NATS HIT WITH ULTIMATUM: WATCHDOG WARNS SNP ON FINANCE DEADLINES

Party must take 'urgent' action to avoid fines

- PAUL HUTCHEON

AN electoral watchdog has warned Humza Yousaf of five "urgent" deadlines the SNP has to meet to avoid a crippling cash crisis.

The warning was contained in a letter sent directly to the First Minister by the Electoral Commission, which regulates UK parties' financial affairs.

Yousaf was told reports must be issued on donations and annual accounts.

The letter demands a meeting to "discuss these matters" with "some urgency".