Who is Peter Murrell? SNP supremo and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon The SNP’s long-standing chief executive was once half of Scotland’s most influential power couple. Evening Standard · May 25
John Swinney to hold press conference on Peter Murrell – how to watch JOHN Swinney is set to hold a press conference after former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pled guilty to embezzlement charges The National (Scotland) · May 25
Police Scotland issues statement after Peter Murrell pleads guilty POLICE Scotland has issued a statement after former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pled guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the political party The National (Scotland) · May 25
Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband in custody after pleading guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the SNP Police say Murrell had shown ‘utter contempt for the high public trust placed in him’ during his time as chief executive of the party The Independent UK · May 25
Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400,000 from SNP Former husband of Nicola Sturgeon faces long prison sentence after admitting stealing from party to fund lavish lifestyle The Guardian - UK · May 25
Ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admits embezzling £400,000 in party funds The former party chief executive admitted the charges when he appeared in court on Monday morning. Evening Standard · May 25
Former SNP chief Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzlement charges FORMER SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party. The National (Scotland) · May 25
The legal reason why The National is blocking comments on Peter Murrell stories ON Thursday evening, police confirmed that former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been charged amid a probe into the party’s finances ... The National (Scotland) · May 25
Peter Murrell arrives at court ahead of hearing on embezzlement charges The former SNP chief executive was first arrested in April 2023 as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances. Evening Standard · May 25
Former SNP chief Peter Murrell due in court to enter plea on 'embezzlement' charges FORMER SNP chief executive Peter Murrell will appear in court on Monday, where he is expected to enter a plea on charges of embezzlement ... The National (Scotland) · May 24
The Celtic Alliance and independence must rise from Labour's ashes THE esteemed journalist Peter MacMahon wrote last week in The Times: “Picture the scene: a bright, crisp afternoon in Edinburgh’s New Town.… The National (Scotland) · May 24
Celtic Alliance must unite to demand referendum powers, says Plaid Cymru MS PRO-independence governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should work together to secure powers to hold independence referendums, a Plaid… The National (Scotland) · May 24
Police bill for investigation into SNP finances tops £2m Operation Branchform was launched in 2021. Evening Standard · May 23
Police investigation into Scottish National Party finances costs over £2 million Among those implicated in the inquiry is Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, who has been charged with allegedly embezzling nearly £460,000 from the party The Independent UK · May 23
The National (Scotland) · May 23 Glasgow's Barlinnie prison A-listed status to be challenged in appeal The decision to grant A-listed status to HMP Barlinnie has been challenged by the Scottish Prison Service amid concerns it could impede regeneration…
Evening Standard · May 22 Kemi Badenoch: Aberdeen is dying because of the SNP The Conservative leader accused the SNP of speaking ‘out of both sides of its mouth’ on support for the fossil fuel industry.
The National (Scotland) · May 22 3 crucial Westminster by-elections on the same day – what you need to know WESTMINSTER by-elections are a bit like buses, you wait ages for one and then three come along at once.
The National (Scotland) · May 22 SNP under pressure over US billionaire's golf course after secret files' revelations THE new SNP Government is under pressure to confirm that it will reject plans to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach after documents…
The National (Scotland) · May 22 First independence vote 'settled it for 20 to 30 years', BBC host Fiona Bruce claims BBC host Fiona Bruce interrupted a Question Time debate on Scottish independence to claim that the 2014 vote had settled the issue for “20 to 30…
The National (Scotland) · May 22 John Swinney's indyref2 motion published ahead of Holyrood debate – see the full text JOHN Swinney’s motion calling on the UK Government to devolve powers for a second Scottish independence referendum to be held has been published.
The National (Scotland) · May 21 How cynical attacks on John Swinney show the pro-UK hypocrisy on 'terrorism' POLITICIANS have cynically and hypocritically sought to use John Swinney's comments and the Troubles for their own political ends ...
Evening Standard · May 21 UK at ‘tipping point’ on the constitution, says John Swinney The First Minister said his new Scottish cabinet team would work to continue to ‘build support for Scottish self government’.
The National (Scotland) · May 21 John Swinney stands by 'move on from Troubles' remark in face of Holyrood protest THE First Minister has stood by his statement that people must “move on” from the Troubles conflicts in Ireland in response to a protest at…
The National (Scotland) · May 21 3 Scottish hereditary peers claimed £192k in expenses since 2024 election THREE Scottish hereditary peers who are heading back to the House of Lords as life members cost the public purse at least £190,000 since the 2024…
The National (Scotland) · May 21 'Drop in the ocean': Rachel Reeves mocked over flagship cost of living pledge RACHEL Reeves’s flagship cost-of-living support measure has been derided as a “drop in the ocean”.