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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Donna Ferguson

Nicola Sturgeon ‘has not spoken to’ estranged husband, Peter Murrell, since he was jailed

Nicola Sturgeon gestures with both hands while speaking into a microphone during an event
Nicola Sturgeon’s comments came during a podcast recording at the Edinburgh festival fringe. Photograph: Claudia savage/PA

Nicola Surgeon has said she will not visit her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, in prison, has stopped speaking to him and views herself as a “mug” for worrying about his wellbeing and mental health earlier this year.

During a podcast recording at the Edinburgh festival fringe, Scotland’s former first minister said Murrell had lied to her until the day he pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the Scottish National party.

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