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Westminster Murrell probe would be 'political bloodbath', former SNP treasurer says

A WESTMINSTER inquiry into the SNP’s finances would be a “political bloodbath rather than getting to the facts”, the party’s former…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9

Scottish Labour to force vote on Peter Murrell embezzlement inquiry

SCOTTISH Labour are set to force a vote on whether the Scottish Parliament should hold an inquiry into the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal.

The National (Scotland) · 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

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Why is the media getting irate about John Swinney going to World Cup?

THE likes of the Daily Mail and Daily Express have gone hard on John Swinney and other SNP ministers going out to the US to follow Scotland at the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8

SNP Westminster leader says MP inquiry into Peter Murrell 'a waste of taxpayer cash'

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan has hit back at calls for a "politically motivated” Westminster inquiry into Peter Murrell’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8

Murrell inquiry by MPs would be ‘party political stunt’, SNP’s Dave Doogan says

The party’s Westminster leader dismissed calls for the Scottish Affairs Committee to stage an inquiry into Murrell’s embezzlement from the SNP.

Evening Standard · Jun 8

Up to courts to decide if Sturgeon has to give back Murrell gifts, Swinney says

Peter Murrell is set to face legal action to recover the more than £400,000 he embezzled from the SNP.

Evening Standard · Jun 8

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'It's not about Peter Murrell': How the SNP are fighting to keep Stephen Flynn's seat

THE Scottish parliament elections may be done and dusted, but voters are not yet finished going to the polls ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7

John Swinney reveals 'significant increase' in donations to SNP amid Murrell scandal

JOHN Swinney has revealed how much SNP members have donated since Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the party ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6

John Swinney visits Scottish village after 'ground movement' triggers evacuation

JOHN Swinney has said he recognises the “deeply distressing” situation faced by residents in a village which has been partially evacuated due to…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5

Labour peer says Westminster should 'consider withdrawing Holyrood powers'

A Labour peer has said Westminster should consider rolling back devolved powers if the SNP does not cooperate with an inquiry into the party's…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5

First Minister set to visit village after 'ground movement' triggers evacuation

The First Minister is to visit a Clackmannanshire village that was evacuated last month over ground movement

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5

Badenoch: Study shows ‘utter madness’ of SNP and Labour on North Sea drilling

Research by the University of Aberdeen showed the large amount of oil and gas still remaining under the North Sea.

Evening Standard · Jun 4

Swinney to chair meeting on evacuated former mining village

Around 100 homes in Coalsnaughton were evacuated on May 18 after an investigation into ground movement took place.

Evening Standard · Jun 4

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

Why questions over the independence 'fighting fund' will not go away for the SNP

JOHN Swinney is facing repeated questions over the “ring-fenced” fund raised for a second independence referendum.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

Police Scotland confirm there will be no new probe into £600k indyref2 fund

POLICE Scotland have confirmed that there will be no new probe into the SNP accounts ...

Evening Standard · Jun 4

SNP in talks with taxman over VAT linked to Murrell purchases, Swinney reveals

The First Minister said his party had started talks with HMRC in the wake of former chief executive Peter Murrell embezzling more than £400,000.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

John Swinney says SNP in talks with HMRC over Peter Murrell tax implications

JOHN Swinney insisted that his comments stating the £650,000 independence fighting fund had been spent is “nothing new”.

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The Independent UK · Jun 4

SNP to take legal action to recover £400,000 embezzled by former chief executive Peter Murrell

Former chief executive admitted to embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP over a 12-year period

Evening Standard · Jun 4

SNP to seek to recoup cash embezzled by former chief executive Murrell

Peter Murrell admitted last week to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party over a period of 12 years.

Evening Standard · Jun 4

Angela Constance: Use of independence cash is ‘internal party matter’ for SNP

The SNP business convener said there has already been a police probe into the party’s finances.

The National (Scotland) · 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

Stephen Flynn warns Scots ‘take dim view’ of Westminster interefering in SNP affairs

PEOPLE in Scotland would take a “dim view” of Westminster politicians “interfering in internal SNP matters”, Stephen Flynn has said.

Evening Standard · Jun 3

Court reprimands Scottish Government over FOI response delay on Salmond files

The Court of Session said Scottish ministers had shown ‘a lack of proper respect’ for the Information Commissioner.

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Swinney ‘has no plans’ to meet Trump during US visit for World Cup

Scotland’s first minister on US visit ahead of nation’s first World Cup appearance in 28 years

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