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Katrine Bussey

Peter Murrell never had access to Yes Scotland cash, lawyer says

Peter Murrell is serving prison time for embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP (PA) -

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell “never at any time” had access to funds held by the pro-independence campaign group Yes Scotland, a leading lawyer has said.

Aamer Anwar claimed there had been a “desperate attempt” to link Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband – who has been jailed for embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP – to the group.

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