Former SNP spin doctor willing to gamble on no charges from police finance probe Murray Foote speculated whether the inquiry is a ‘wild goose chase’ and branded it a ‘grotesque spectacle’. The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
Former SNP communications chief predicts 'no charges' will follow police probe A FORMER SNP communications chief has predicted that the SNP will face "no charges" at the conclusion of the police investigation into the… The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2023
I'm prepared to gamble on no charges at end of SNP finance probe Ex-SNP comms chief Murray Foote on why he thinks police investigation into party finances could end up like ill-fated Rangers case. Daily Record · May 4, 2023
Ex SNP media chief compares 'grotesque' police probe to Rangers prosecution shambles Murray Foote, who quit his job over an SNP membership figures scandal, has asked whether the police investigation into SNP finances is a "wild goose chase" Daily Record · May 3, 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
What challenges await the new SNP leader and first minister of Scotland? Humza Yousaf must reunite the party, fill its coffers and face opposition MPs who believe he is the SNP’s weak point The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023
SNP leadership contest result to be announced today after bitter race The next leader will be Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes or Ash Regan Daily Record · Mar 27, 2023
Notable moments in the SNP leadership contest The race to become the next first minister of Scotland has not been short on drama. The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023
SNP poised to announce Nicola Sturgeon replacement as contest on knife-edge Humza Yousaf narrowly more popular with SNP voters than rival Kate Forbes in most recent poll The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon denies SNP lied to journalists over party's plummeting membership Peter Murrell, Sturgeon’s husband, resigned as SNP chief executive amid reports he was facing a vote of no confidence from party members. Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon: ‘fractious’ leadership battle is good for the SNP In final speech as leader, Scottish first minister says contest ‘is an unusual process for the SNP but it’s essential and it’s healthy’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023
Frontrunners and Sturgeon remain confident of leadership election process The First Minister, asked if she should stay on for longer to restart the process to succeed her, joked ‘God no’. The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023
Sturgeon: I have never doubted decision to quit as First Minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon said however that the SNP is in a ‘difficult’ position in the wake of her resignation. The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023
Sturgeon’s successor will inherit ‘mess’ of SNP at war with itself Key resignations, ideological conflicts and drop in membership numbers have left the SNP close to collapse The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023 SNP members feel disempowered, says leadership candidate Kate Forbes In wake of chief executive’s resignation, Scottish finance secretary says decisions being taken by ‘too few people’
Daily Record · Mar 19, 2023 SNP in a 'tremendous mess' following row over membership numbers, admits party president Mike Russell, the SNP interim chief executive, said he had "no idea" why journalists were misled over party membership numbers.
Daily Record · Mar 19, 2023 A catalogue of SNP lies led to the downfall of chief executive Peter Murrell The party repeatedly accused the Sunday Mail of making up claims about huge drops in party membership which turned out to be 100% accurate.
Daily Record · Mar 18, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon backs Peter Murrell saying it was 'right' for him to announce his resignation The outgoing First Minister has spoken after her husband announced his resignation from his position in the SNP on Saturday morning.
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon says it was right for her husband to resign as SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has stepped down as chief executive of the SNP with immediate effect
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon says it was right for her husband to announce his resignation Peter Murrell has stepped down as chief executive of the SNP with immediate effect.
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell resigns as SNP chief executive amid ‘extraordinary turmoil’ Mr Murrell’s resignation follows the departure of media chief Murray Foote
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell resigns as SNP chief executive Mr Murrell’s resignation follows the departure of media chief Murray Foote.
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023 Forbes says ‘extraordinary turmoil’ in SNP amid reports of Murrell challenge Peter Murrell is reportedly facing demands from members of the party’s ruling body to set a date for his departure.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023 SNP head of communications resigns after denying fall in membership figures Murray Foote had described the reports, later revealed to be fact, as ‘drivel’ but opposition parties say he is ‘fall guy’ for hierarchy
The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2023 SNP MP calls for inquiry after party's media chief quits amid claims HQ 'lied' THE SNP’s most senior MP has called for the “broadest possible inquiry” after the party’s chief of communications quit suggesting that he…