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Xander Elliards

Electoral Commission issues statement on fears Peter Murrell embezzled public money

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell enters the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday, May 25 (Image: PA)

THE Electoral Commission has issued a statement in response to allegations that Peter Murrell may have embezzled taxpayer money.

On Monday, the former SNP chief executive admitted to stealing £400,000 in funds from the party to fund luxury purchases – and questions were raised about whether some of the money had come from the general taxpayer rather than party members.

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