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SNP and Greens have final chance to back Murrell probe, says Labour

Labour will force a vote on a parliamentary inquiry on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 9

Spokesman refuses to say if Swinney would give evidence on Murrell to MPs

The First Minister’s spokesman was pressed on the prospect of the Scottish Affairs Committee holding an inquiry into the case.

Evening Standard · Jun 9

Murrell inquiry could help ‘restore public trust’ in politics, Labour claims

The party will force a vote at Holyrood this week on its call for a parliamentary probe into the actions of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.

Evening Standard · Jun 8

Fringe programme launches featuring ‘notable increase’ in overseas performers

This year’s event features shows on topics including artificial intelligence, the manosphere, cults and social class.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

How donors feel about the SNP's 'ring-fenced' £600k independence fund being spent

We spoke to current and former SNP members who donated to the fund – as well as the general public who donated – about how they feel about the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3

Scottish Greens announce frontbench MSPs – see full list

The Scottish Greens have announced their frontbench team, giving key roles to a number of new MSPs

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3

Former MSP attends court over drink-driving allegations

It is alleged Colin Smyth drove dangerously and caused multiple crashes in central Edinburgh on November 2 last year.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

Ex-Sturgeon aide calls for independent inquiry into Murrell embezzlement case

Noel Dolan said a leading lawyer from outside Scotland should investigate.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

SNP is a safe place for whistleblowers, says Swinney amid Murrell case fallout

Some who previously spoke out with concerns around the party’s finances claim to have been ‘demonised’.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

Murrell bought motorhome and robotic lawnmower with party donations, court told

More details of Murrell’s embezzlement were revealed as he returned to court.

Evening Standard · Jun 2