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The SNP faces "serious questions" over how its election candidates are selected after a veteran MSP offered to donate £20,000 to his local party. ‌

Colin Beattie reportedly pledged the cash last November but only "if he is selected as candidate in the fullness of time". ‌

The MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh has denied any wrongdoing and insisted the donation was only to ensure his election campaign was sufficiently funded. ‌

One furious local SNP activist has demanded the selection contest is now re-run.

"Mr Beattie has made a mockery of this contest and my trust in him has been destroyed," they told the Mail . "This bribe is a gross abuse of power in my opinion and has sullied the entire process. This should be nullified."

In a statement, Beatti

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