SNP candidate on how Peter Murrell scandal has impacted campaign

The Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal has hung over two key by-election campaigns in Scotland, but one SNP candidate feels it won't significantly affect support (Image: Getty)

THE SNP's candidate in a crucial Westminster by-election has said the Peter Murrell scandal has left members with a "sense of betrayal" but remains confident the party can hold onto the seat.

Lara Bird, 28, is campaigning to replace Stephen Gethins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry having spent the past few years as a foreign affairs and defence researcher for the SNP in London.