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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) · May 25

Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband in custody after pleading guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the SNP

Police say Murrell had shown ‘utter contempt for the high public trust placed in him’ during his time as chief executive of the party

The Independent UK · May 25

Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400,000 from SNP

Former husband of Nicola Sturgeon faces long prison sentence after admitting stealing from party to fund lavish lifestyle

The Guardian - UK · May 25

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Ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admits embezzling £400,000 in party funds

The former party chief executive admitted the charges when he appeared in court on Monday morning.

Evening Standard · May 25

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzlement charges

FORMER SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party.

The National (Scotland) · May 25

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 ...

The National (Scotland) · May 25

Peter Murrell arrives at court ahead of hearing on embezzlement charges

The former SNP chief executive was first arrested in April 2023 as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.

Evening Standard · May 25

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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) · May 24

Police investigation into Scottish National Party finances costs over £2 million

Among those implicated in the inquiry is Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, who has been charged with allegedly embezzling nearly £460,000 from the party

The Independent UK · May 23

Nicola Sturgeon says there was more to divorce than husband’s alleged crimes

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The Independent UK · Apr 10

Nicola Sturgeon opens up on arrest, divorce and ‘secret rendezvous’

The former Scottish first minister discussed her personal and professional life on STV’s The Assembly.

Evening Standard · Apr 9

Nicola Sturgeon alludes to new relationship with ‘secret rendezvous’ comments

The former Scottish first minister has also opened up on the end of her marriage

The Independent UK · Apr 9

One rule for them and another for everyone else, says Sarwar of SNP

Former North Lanarkshire Council leader Jordan Linden was convicted last month of 10 offences.

Evening Standard · Apr 6

Sturgeon: I’m happier after Branchform saga than I might otherwise have been

The former first minister was cleared of any wrongdoing and she is now stepping down as an MSP.

The Independent UK · Mar 24

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Evening Standard · Mar 2

‘Not right’ for First Minister to receive early updates on criminal probes

Reports this weekend suggested First Minister John Swinney was informed Nicola Sturgeon had been cleared before she had.

Evening Standard · Feb 25

Lord Advocate faces accusations of ‘misleading’ Holyrood with Murrell memos

Dorothy Bain KC answered questions from MSPs about a memo sent in March 2025 to John Swinney regarding an embezzlement charge facing Peter Murrell.

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25

Role of Scotland’s top law officer questioned after ‘bombshell’ over Peter Murrell charges

Lord advocate Dorothy Bain informed first minister of embezzlement charges against former SNP chief executive a year before they were made public

Evening Standard · Feb 25

‘Entirely appropriate’ for Lord Advocate to brief First Minister, Swinney says

John Swinney said there is a ‘long standing tradition’ of lord advocates providing information to the head of the government on ‘sensitive’ cases.

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Evening Standard · Feb 24

Lord Advocate gave Swinney details of Murrell charge in March 2025, papers show

It has sparked calls from the opposition at Holyrood for Dorothy Bain KC to appear before MSPs to answer questions.

Evening Standard · Feb 23

Scottish Labour calls for Lord Advocate ministerial code investigation

Dame Jackie Baillie has written to the Scottish Government’s Independent Advisers on the Ministerial Code.

The Independent UK · Feb 21

Independence ‘within reach’, says Swinney following poll

A More in Common poll put the SNP well ahead of the other parties this week.

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Swinney accused of ‘faux outrage’ over Lord Advocate criticism ‘to distract’

Dorothy Bain KC has come under fire this week for telling the First Minister of the charges against former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.

Evening Standard · Feb 19

Swinney vows ‘absolute confidence’ in Lord Advocate amid row over Murrell memo

Dorothy Bain KC has been accused of giving the SNP leader political advantage with a minute about the case against Peter Murrell.

Evening Standard · Feb 19

£14,000 pay increase recommended for Northern Ireland Assembly members

There will be a two-week consultation on the proposals.

Evening Standard · Feb 18

Lord Advocate denies giving First Minister ‘political advantage’ in Murrell case

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC faced questions over why details of the charge were given to First Minister John Swinney last month.

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