Commons leaders pressed over ‘safeguards’ for public cash after Murrell crimes

The chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee has written to Commons authorities in the wake of Peter Murrell’s crimes, which saw him embezzle more than £400,000 from the SNP. (Jane Barlow/PA) -

House of Commons leaders are being pressed over public money given to the SNP and the “safeguards” in place to prevent its “misuse” in the wake of Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of more than £400,000.

The former SNP chief executive – and ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon – is facing jail when he appears back in court next week for sentencing after admitting illegally using party cash for personal purchases over a 12-year period.