SNP call for probe into Mandelson messages left out of released files Messages sent by senior minister Darren Jones were not included in a tranche of documents released this week. Evening Standard · Jun 4
Angela Constance: Use of independence cash is ‘internal party matter’ for SNP The SNP business convener said there has already been a police probe into the party’s finances. Evening Standard · Jun 4
SNP will pursue Peter Murrell for the money he embezzled from the party THE SNP will pursue Peter Murrell for the money he embezzled from the party, according to reports ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 4
SNP calls for probe into Scottish Secretary over Mandelson meeting The party wants to find out if he broke the ministerial code for not revealing the meeting until a year and a half after it happened. Evening Standard · Jun 3
How donors feel about the SNP's 'ring-fenced' £600k independence fund being spent We spoke to current and former SNP members who donated to the fund – as well as the general public who donated – about how they feel about the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 3
SNP demand probe into whether Douglas Alexander broke ministerial code THE SNP have demanded the Prime Minister's independent ethics adviser investigate whether Douglas Alexander has broken the ministerial code The National (Scotland) · Jun 3
Stephen Flynn warns Scots ‘take dim view’ of Westminster interefering in SNP affairs PEOPLE in Scotland would take a “dim view” of Westminster politicians “interfering in internal SNP matters”, Stephen Flynn has said. The National (Scotland) · Jun 3
Court reprimands Scottish Government over FOI response delay on Salmond files The Court of Session said Scottish ministers had shown ‘a lack of proper respect’ for the Information Commissioner. Evening Standard · Jun 3
'Golden opportunity': Plaid DFM says Celtic Alliance will 'make Westminster listen' THE birth of the “Celtic Alliance” of nations against Westminster rule presents a “golden opportunity” to force the UK Government to listen. The National (Scotland) · Jun 3
SNP candidate on how Peter Murrell scandal has impacted campaign THE SNP's candidate in a crucial Westminster by-election has said the Peter Murrell scandal has left members with a "sense of… The National (Scotland) · Jun 3
Former SNP convener calls for 'structural reforms' amid Murrell embezzlement scandal A FORMER SNP convener has called for “structural reforms” after Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400k in party funds ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 3
John Swinney admits £600k independence 'fighting fund' has been spent JOHN Swinney has admitted that the £600,000 independence fighting fund has been spent, stating that it was “part of the resources available”… The National (Scotland) · Jun 3
Ex-Sturgeon aide calls for independent inquiry into Murrell embezzlement case Noel Dolan said a leading lawyer from outside Scotland should investigate. Evening Standard · Jun 3
Anger as Peter Mandelson introduced Douglas Alexander to lobbying firm THE SNP are stepping up pressure on Labour’s Douglas Alexander to quit as Scottish Secretary after files showed Peter Mandelson introduced him to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 3
Evening Standard · Jun 3 Calls for Scottish Secretary to quit over links to Lord Peter Mandelson The SNP is seeking to put pressure on Douglas Alexander in the wake of documents released regarding Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador.
Evening Standard · Jun 3 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’.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 3 Keir Starmer urged to remove Peter Mandelson peerage after files release The SNP have called for Keir Starmer to remove Peter Mandelson’s peerage and £75,000 “golden goodbye” ...
Evening Standard · Jun 3 Starmer urged to ‘stop delays’ and remove Mandelson’s peerage and payout SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan said Scottish families are ‘paying the price for Starmer’s mistake’.
Evening Standard · Jun 3 Expert: Murrell may have been trying to heal psychological wound with purchases Criminologist Dr Nicola Harding spoke about Peter Murrell after details of the former SNP chief executive’s embezzlement of £400,000 were revealed.
AAP · Jun 2 What stolen Scottish party funds bought: Nintendo games, robot lawnmower and a motorhome Prosecutors have detailed how the estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon embezzled more than 400,000 pounds from the Scottish National Party
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2 See the MPs trying to get UK equality watchdog's trans guidance scrapped DOZENS of MPs have backed a bid to have the UK equalities watchdog’s code of practice excluding transgender people from single-sex spaces to be…
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Peter Murrell’s £124k motorhome was driven just four miles before police seized it IN FULL
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2 Scottish schools to be 'phone-free environments' under new law, SNP announce SCOTTISH schools will become “phone-free environments” under new legislation, the SNP have said ...
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2 Labour media minister Ian Murray 'will not intervene' to stop STV job cuts, MSPs told LABOUR media minister Ian Murray “will not intervene” to stop controversial cuts to STV News, MSPs were told.
The Conversation · Jun 2 Reform UK surged in the Scottish election. Here’s where the party picked up the most support The Scottish parliamentary election in May saw Reform UK return the same number of MSPs to Holyrood – 17 – as Scottish Labour. This remarkable result – effectively from a standing start – showed that the party is now a force to be reckoned with in Scotland just as in…