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Scottish Greens announce frontbench MSPs – see full list

The Scottish Greens have announced their frontbench team, giving key roles to a number of new MSPs

The National (Scotland)

Former MSP attends court over drink-driving allegations

It is alleged Colin Smyth drove dangerously and caused multiple crashes in central Edinburgh on November 2 last year.

Evening Standard

Ex-Sturgeon aide calls for independent inquiry into Murrell embezzlement case

Noel Dolan said a leading lawyer from outside Scotland should investigate.

Evening Standard

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SNP is a safe place for whistleblowers, says Swinney amid Murrell case fallout

Some who previously spoke out with concerns around the party’s finances claim to have been ‘demonised’.

Evening Standard

Murrell bought motorhome and robotic lawnmower with party donations, court told

More details of Murrell’s embezzlement were revealed as he returned to court.

Evening Standard

Peter Murrell returns to court after £400,000 SNP embezzlement admission

Judge Lord Young will hear the prosecution ‘narrative’ when the case calls on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Peter Murrell to return to court after £400,000 SNP embezzlement admission

Judge Lord Young will hear the prosecution ‘narrative’ when the case calls on Tuesday.

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King Charles pays tribute to ‘uniquely special’ Balmoral where Queen Elizabeth spent her final days

The Aberdeenshire estate has become a favourite summer retreat for the family

The Independent UK

Balmoral ‘a uniquely special place in the hearts of the royal family’, says King

The Aberdeenshire estate has become a favourite summer retreat for the family.

Evening Standard

Lawrence Shankland can be Scotland's main man and fire national side to glory

Kenny McLean believes that long-time friend and Rangers new boy Lawrence Shankland has what it takes to lead the line for Scotland at the World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: ‘Fundamental flaw’ in Sturgeon and Murrell having top SNP roles

Nicola Sturgeon was Scotland’s first minister from 2014 to 2023 while Peter Murrell was SNP chief executive from 2001 to 2023.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon says Murrell has never explained his embezzlement crimes to her

Ms Sturgeon said Peter Murrell told her before the court hearing that he was going to plead guilty.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon: I will not apologise for my estranged husband’s crimes

Sturgeon, who has insisted she knew nothing of her estranged husband Peter Murrell’s crimes, said she feels she is ‘serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit’

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon: ‘I feel I am serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit’

Her estranged husband admitted embezzling money from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.

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Scotland has ‘trust’ in SNP, insists Swinney after Murrell embezzlement plea

Peter Murrell is set to be sentenced in June, the same month the SNP faces by-election contests in Aberdeen South and in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy

JOHN Swinney has stepped up his calls for Holyrood to be given control over energy, insisting it is the only way to end the current “Westminster…

Evening Standard

Sturgeon: I didn’t shut down people raising concerns about SNP finances

Scotland’s former first minister said critics were saying things about her that were ‘not true’.

The National (Scotland)

5 ways the new Presiding Officer plans to 'shake up' Scottish Parliament

THIS week was the last First Minister's Questions (FMQs) before a key change to parliamentary business comes in

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Swinney vows he will not ‘kowtow to Downing Street’ over Scottish independence

The First Minister has insisted he will use the ‘independence majority’ at Holyrood.

Evening Standard

John Swinney accused of trying to ‘shut down scrutiny’ of SNP and Peter Murrell

The Scottish First Minister faced questions at Holyrood after his party’s former chief executive admitted embezzling £400,000 from the SNP.

The Independent UK

Tiger Woods set to miss all four majors for the second successive year

The 15-time major winner is not exempt for next month’s US Open.

The Independent UK

SNP faces calls for independent inquiry into party finances after Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal

The disgraced chief executive spent more than £2,000 on designer salt and pepper shakers

Evening Standard

Former SNP cabinet secretary calls for independent inquiry into party finances

Former SNP MSP Alex Neil added his voice to calls for an independent investigation to be carried out after Peter Murrell embezzled more than £400,000.

The National (Scotland)

'No comment' answers during arrest standard legal advice, Nicola Sturgeon says

NICOLA Sturgeon has defended her reported decision to give “no comment” answers to the police during her arrest, saying it's standard legal…

Evening Standard

Sturgeon says ‘no comment’ answers during arrest standard legal advice

The former first minister’s lawyer said it was standard legal advice.

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