Lord Advocate denies giving First Minister ‘political advantage’ in Murrell case

Scotland’s most senior prosecutor has insisted there was no ‘political advantage’ when she told the First Minister details of the charge facing former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell. (Jane Barlow/PA) -

Scotland’s most senior prosecutor has denied giving “political advantage” to John Swinney when she told the First Minister details of the charge that his party’s former chief executive is facing.

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC was in Holyrood to defend sending a minute to Mr Swinney revealing details of the charge against Peter Murrell – who is also Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband.