A Westminster committee is being urged to launch an investigation that could compel former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and current SNP leader John Swinney to testify about their knowledge of financial irregularities within the Scottish National Party.

The potential parliamentary inquiry would focus on the SNP's handling of party finances, which has been the subject of ongoing scrutiny. The committee would have the power to summon senior SNP figures to provide testimony under oath about their involvement in or knowledge of financial decisions within the party.

Sturgeon, who led the SNP for nearly a decade before resigning as First Minister in 2023, would likely face questions about financial oversight during her tenure as party leader. Swinney, who succeeded her as SNP leader and First Minister, could be called to account for his role in party governance.

The SNP has faced questions over its financial management and transparency in recent years. Any Westminster committee investigation would represent a significant political development, as it would bring the party's senior leadership before MPs to provide formal testimony.

The proposal for a parliamentary inquiry reflects ongoing concerns about governance and accountability within one of Scotland's largest political parties. If established, such an investigation would mark a notable intervention by Westminster into SNP internal affairs.