The Latest Breaking News from Peter Murrell

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

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

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

‘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 · Mar 2

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.

Evening Standard · 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

The Guardian - UK · 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.

Evening Standard · Feb 25

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 24