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Sturgeon ‘had no suspicion’ personal items were purchased with SNP funds

The former first minister of Scotland said she was not aware of many of the items being purchased by Peter Murrell.

Evening Standard

What you need to know as Holyrood set to vote on independence referendum powers

First Minister John Swinney is set to ask Holyrood to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a…

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK is riding the wave of public insecurity

Letters: Nick Moss, Derrick Joad and John Wilkinson respond to an article by Sacha Hilhorst on why voters are turning to the party

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UK’s Nicola Sturgeon says husband Peter Murrell “misled” her after he admits stealing £400,000 from SNP

Former SNP leader Peter Murrell confessed to embezzling upwards of £400,000 to sustain a life drenched in opulence, which included purchasing a posh motorhome and expensive designer items. His estranged wife, Nicola Sturgeon, shared her anguish, revealing she felt deeply deceived. Meanwhile, SNP head John Swinney described the betrayal as…

The Times of India

Here is Andy Burnham’s route to save Labour: a new manifesto, a new election and electoral reform

Proportional representation can rescue Britain’s warped politics. It could stop Nigel Farage arriving at No 10 with less than 30% of the vote, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney should resign as SNP leader, says Joanna Cherry

Speaking after Peter Murrell admitted embezzlement, the former SNP MP called for Stephen Flynn to replace the First Minister.

Evening Standard

Labour has never had a female leader as ‘it’s a bit sexist’, says Jess Phillips

Former minister also tells Hay festival that the UK’s female leaders have not necessarily made things better for women

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‘Gutted’ Swinney apologises to SNP members but ‘never suspected’ Murrell’s crime

The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister spoke about his ‘level of personal horror’ over Peter Murrell’s actions.

Evening Standard

Former Tory MP leaves Reform UK after 'by-election candidacy snub'

Reform have said that Ross Thomson, who served as a Tory MP for Aberdeen South from 2017 to 2019, left the party after being snubbed from standing…

The National (Scotland)

Who is Peter Murrell? SNP supremo and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon

The SNP’s long-standing chief executive was once half of Scotland’s most influential power couple.

Evening Standard

Elon Musk retweet signals rightwing split that could help Andy Burnham in Makerfield

Restore Britain, set up by the former Reform MP Rupert Lowe, appears to be taking some support from Nigel Farage

The Guardian - UK

Police Scotland issues statement after Peter Murrell pleads guilty

POLICE Scotland has issued a statement after former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pled guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the political party

The National (Scotland)

Reform MP calls by-election candidate’s Carol Vorderman post ‘inappropriate’

Reform’s Makerfield by-election candidate Robert Kenyon appears to have backed an offensive social media post about the broadcaster.

Evening Standard

Hundreds sign letter urging Oxford Union to rethink Tommy Robinson invite

Hundreds of people have signed an open letter encouraging Oxford Union to rethink a decision to invite far-right activist Tommy Robinson to speak.

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To understand Britain’s new politics, look no further than this Shakespearean saga in Worcestershire

What should be a story of Reform incompetence instead speaks to the broader refusal of Westminster to adapt to multiparty democracy, says assistant Guardian Opinion editor Jason Okundaye

Evening Standard

The King of the North needs a lesson from the City before ever entering No 10

Andy Burnham’s vision for nationalisation exposes the gap between ambition and affordability with the bond markets quietly deciding what’s really achievable, writes Chris Blackhurst

The National (Scotland)

The legal reason why The National is blocking comments on Peter Murrell stories

ON Thursday evening, police confirmed that former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been charged amid a probe into the party’s finances ...

Evening Standard

Farage and Lowe feud over Musk’s support as Makerfield contest looms

The Tesla boss posted a series of messages backing Restore Britain on his social media platform X.

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Carol Vorderman issues challenge to Reform UK after 'disgusting' post about her

REFORM UK’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election is a “cowardly misogynist” and an “online abuser”, broadcaster Carol Vorderman has…

The National (Scotland)

Reform UK defend candidate who called abortion 'cowardly act of murder'

Reform UK have defended a by-election candidate who called abortion a “cowardly act of murdering a defenceless baby” and suggested that women…

The National (Scotland)

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell due in court to enter plea on 'embezzlement' charges

FORMER SNP chief executive Peter Murrell will appear in court on Monday, where he is expected to enter a plea on charges of embezzlement ...

The National (Scotland)

Labour to win key by-election as far-right party splits Reform vote, poll predicts

LABOUR’S Andy Burnham may win a crucial Westminster by-election thanks to a far-right party taking votes from Reform UK, polling has suggested ...

The Guardian - UK

Andy Burnham seeks advice from Sue Gray on forming future Labour government

Discussions highlight how seriously senior Labour figures are treating Burnham’s path back to Westminster

The National (Scotland)

Reform MP Robert Jenrick claims police probe into donations is 'Tory smear'

REFORM MP Robert Jenrick has claimed that a police investigation into donations to his failed bid to lead the Tory Party is the result of a…

The Guardian - UK

Dining across the divide: ‘If we decriminalise drugs, I’m scared which way the population will go’

A student and a salesperson disagreed about drug policy and HS2, but would they see eye to eye on the Edward Colston statue?

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