The Latest Breaking News from Peter Murrell

Humza Yousaf: I don’t believe Sturgeon knew arrests pending before resignation

Scotland’s first minister admits ‘everybody’ wondered whether his predecessor anticipated direction of police investigation

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023

Sooner SNP probe is done, the better for everyone involved, says police chief

Operation Branchform was sparked following complaints into how around £600,000 of crowdfunding was spent.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

Scottish Labour candidate vows to be his own man when it comes to Westminster

Michael Shanks described the UK’s two-child benefit cap and so-called bedroom tax as ‘heinous’ policies at the launch of his by-election campaign.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Key events in tumultuous 100 days since Yousaf became Scotland’s First Minister

He was sworn in to the top job in Scottish politics on March 29.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Ex-SNP rising star accuses party of 'rigging' selection to block his bid to become MP

Paul Di Mascio has claimed his candidacy and others were blocked by former FM Nicola Sturgeon, ex-SNP CEO Peter Murrell and party chair Kirsten Oswald, before Anum Qaisar was parachuted in.

Daily Record · Jul 2, 2023

SNP changes way party receives donations after auditors raise 'issue'

First Minister Humza Yousaf spoke about the move after it emerged the party would be submitting "qualified" accounts to the Electoral Commission.

Daily Record · Jul 1, 2023

SNP changes records keeping after auditors raise ‘issue’, Humza Yousaf reveals

The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister said hard copy details of donations under £250 were now being kept, instad of keeping records online.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023

Claim Nicola Sturgeon was tipped off about Murrell arrest is 'outrageous' says Police Scotland chief

Accusations have been made by MSPs over the timing of Nicola Sturgeon's announcement on stepping down as FM.

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023

'Outrageous': Police chief hits back at suggestion of Nicola Sturgeon arrest tip-off

POLICE Scotland’s outgoing chief constable has denied Nicola Sturgeon was tipped off about the arrest of her husband...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2023

SNP facing questions over mystery foreign donation which party was told it should return

Emails show former chief Peter Murrell said they'd received a donation but a watchdog warned it was invalid because the donor wasn't on the UK voters roll.

Daily Record · Jun 25, 2023