SNP president says party faces 'biggest crisis in 50 years' amid finances probe Mike Russell, the SNP president and a former minister, admitted he does not think independence can be achieved 'right now'. Daily Record · Apr 8, 2023
SNP facing biggest crisis in 50 years, says president Mike Russell said recent weeks have been ‘wearing’ for the SNP after former chief executive Peter Murrell was arrested. The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon – latest: Ex-SNP leader says past few days ‘difficult’ after husband Peter Murrell’s arrest Former first minister makes first public appearance following the arrest of her husband in connection with probe into party finances The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023
'Unhinged': Cartoon depicting SNP figures on crosses faces backlash A CARTOON depicting Humza Yousaf, Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell on crosses has been described as “unhinged”. The National (Scotland) · Apr 8, 2023
No honeymoon for Humza Yousaf as byelection looms over crisis-hit SNP Labour is pouring resources into Rutherglen and Hamilton for expected contest that could be ‘tipping point in Scottish politics’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023
SNP auditors resign as Nicola Sturgeon’s husband faces probe The firm which audits the SNP‘s accounts has resigned, it has emerged. Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2023
Firm which audits SNP accounts resigns amid probe into party finances It comes after former chief executive Peter Murrell was arrested earlier this week. The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023
SNP loses accounting firm amid police investigation into party finances The SNP was rocked this week after the house belonging to Nicola Sturgeon was searched for two days by police investigating SNP finances. Daily Record · Apr 7, 2023
Humza Yousaf to recruit new Scottish Government spin doctor The First Minister has decided not to appoint any of his existing special advisers to the top job and will be looking to make an external… The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023
Anas Sarwar claims SNP is 'mired in scandal' as Labour prepares for possible Rutherglen by-election The Scottish Labour leader claimed the SNP was “known for their lack of transparency” while campaigning in Rutherglen. Daily Record · Apr 7, 2023
Questions – and conspiracy theories – swirl around Sturgeon’s knowledge of raid Some critics have even asked if Police Scotland was asked to delay the operation. But there’s no sign she anticipated it The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023
The Guardian view on the police and the SNP: a high-stakes moment Editorial: The arrest of Peter Murrell and the searches of party offices and Nicola Sturgeon’s home mark a major shift in political regulation The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023
Yousaf distances himself from Sturgeon with pledge of more SNP transparency Scottish first minister says party needs greater financial accountability, in briefing after arrest of former leader’s husband The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023
Humza Yousaf laughs at idea he'll resign if SNP lose seats at General Election HUMZA Yousaf laughed when he was asked if a poor result for the SNP at the next General Election would herald his resignation ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2023
Daily Record · Apr 6, 2023 Humza Yousaf denies SNP in 'cahoots' with Police Scotland over timing of Peter Murrell arrest The First Minister spoke with journalists at Bute House today following a dramatic 24 hours for his party.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2023 Humza Yousaf hits back at police 'conspiracy theories' from SNP figures The FM has dismissed questions around whether Peter Murrell’s arrest was delayed until after the SNP leadership contest had ended as 'a…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2023 ‘Did SNP leadership race affect timing of Peter Murrell arrest?’ SNP MP asks POLICE Scotland is under mounting pressure to say whether the timing of the arrest of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was influenced by…
The Conversation · Apr 6, 2023 SNP: 'A difficult day for the party' – who is Peter Murrell and what are the circumstances of his arrest? At a time of almost constant political upheaval across the UK in the last few years, sometimes it feels that nothing would surprise us. But the astonishing events that unfolded in Glasgow on the morning of April 5 managed to detonate that notion. At the end of the new first…
Daily Record · Apr 6, 2023 Former SNP minister suggests Peter Murrell arrest was 'likely' a factor in Nicola Sturgeon resignation Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, was arrested on Wednesday morning but later released without charge after questioning.
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon’s husband arrest - all we know as police search former SNP leader’s garden and bins Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell was released without charge pending further investigation, but police are still at their home in South Lanarkshire
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023 ‘No conspiracy over arrest timing’ says Yousaf – but questions grow for SNP Senior SNP figure Alex Neil said it is ‘hard to believe’ a probe into party not a factor in Sturgeon’s resignation
The Week · Apr 6, 2023 Peter Murrell: former SNP boss at centre of police funding probe Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf said it had been a “difficult day” for the Scottish National Party after its former chief executive Peter Murrell was arrested in connection with an investigation into the party’s finances.
Edinburgh Live · Apr 6, 2023 Higher earners in Scotland to pay more tax from today as new laws come into force With the beginning of the new financial year, the tax changes, which ministers have claimed would raise an extra £129 million in 2023-24, laid out in the budget have come to fruition.
Daily Record · Apr 6, 2023 Arrest of former SNP chief Peter Murrell was a troubling moment for Scotland Record View says cops swooping on the Glasgow home of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon and her husband will have shocked the nation to its core.
Irish Mirror · Apr 5, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell arrested by police investigating SNP finances Mr Murrell who married Ms Sturgeon in 2010, quit the SNP over misleading the media about party numbers