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Yes Scotland insider claims Peter Murrell called the shots over campaign and cash

Peter Murrell called the shots behind the official Yes Scotland campaign and its cash, an insider has claimed

The National (Scotland)

SNP trust breach claim over donations ‘nigh on irresistible’, says senior lawyer

Wings Over Scotland blogger Stuart Campbell has said he is preparing legal action against the SNP.

The Independent UK

SNP offer refunds for people who donated to 'ring-fenced' indyref2 fund

THE SNP have offered refunds to anyone who donated to party fundraisers which were ostensibly to fight a second independence referendum ...

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SNP members lodge formal complaint over auditors 'failing to spot Murrell's crimes'

SEVERAL former SNP councillors and local party officials have demanded a probe into the party’s former auditors for failing to spot Peter…

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'liable to repay double' donations to £600k indyref2 fund, top Scots KC suggests

A LEGAL claim of fraudulent breach of trust, being brought against the SNP because of how £600,000 raised to fight a second independence referendum…

The National (Scotland)

SNP face group legal action over £600k 'raised for second independence referendum'

THE SNP are facing a group proceedings action in court over donations the party received for a “ring-fenced” independence referendum fund ...

The National (Scotland)

'People are going to hate me for Yes Scotland police report. Here's why I did it'

PEOPLE are “going to hate” David Henry for reporting Yes Scotland to the police , he admits.

The National (Scotland)

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Yes Scotland deny 'missing money' allegation as police make inquiries

Yes Scotland has insisted that all money is accounted for after it emerged that police are making inquiries into a complaint about the group’s…

The National (Scotland)

Police make inquiries over Yes Scotland campaign ‘missing money’ complaint

A complaint has been made to the police, alleging that £1.5 million is unaccounted for.

The Independent UK

'No evidence' Peter Murrell stole public money, watchdogs tell Scottish Labour MP

THERE is “no reason to believe” weaknesses in the system may have allowed Peter Murrell to embezzle public money and “no evidence” he did…

The National (Scotland)

No concerns raised about Murrell stealing taxpayer money, Commons says

The Electoral Commission also said there was no evidence Murrell misused public funds.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer launches attack on SNP over Peter Murrell scandal

KEIR Starmer launched an attack on the SNP over the Peter Murrell scandal as he dodged questions over his "paper thin" defence investment…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney hits back at ‘baseless’ claims of SNP ‘cover-up’ of Murrell’s crimes

JOHN Swinney has hit back at claims he was involved in an SNP cover-up of Peter Murrell’s crimes, with the First Minister insisting such…

The National (Scotland)

Swinney hits back at ‘baseless’ claims of SNP ‘cover-up’ of Murrell’s crimes

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay had insisted the First Minister was ‘at the heart of the cover-up’.

Evening Standard

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John Swinney brands Reform MSP 'disgrace' for 'trivialising Edinburgh terror attacks'

THE First Minister has called a senior Reform MSP an “absolute disgrace”, accusing him of "trivialising" the terror-linked anti-Muslim…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the politics of Scotland: like Labour, the SNP is in need of renewal

Editorial: The sentencing of Peter Murrell brings limited closure to a major scandal. But John Swinney’s government faces new challenges in a changing landscape

The Guardian - UK

Montblanc pens to Le Creuset ramekins: police photos show Peter Murrell’s spending habit

Haul is only a fraction of what the former SNP chief executive bought using embezzled party money

Evening Standard

Peter Murrell saga ‘agony’, says John Swinney

Peter Murrell was sentenced to five years and three months in prison on Tuesday.

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The Times of India

Jaguar, luxury gifts bought with party funds: Ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for 5 years in £400,000 fraud

Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from party funds over a 12-year period.

Evening Standard

Peter Murrell showed no reaction as his sentence was imposed

The former SNP chief executive was sentenced in front of a packed public gallery at the High Court in Edinburgh on Tuesday morning.

Euronews

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling more than £400,000 of party funds

"Murrell occupied a significant position of privilege and power in public life in Scotland," assistant chief constable Stuart Houston of Police Scotland said.

Evening Standard

Five-year jail sentence marks final disgrace for former SNP supremo Murrell

Murrell admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from SNP coffers over a 12-year period.

The National (Scotland)

11 key points from the confidential police briefing on Operation Branchform

LAST week, media were invited to Police Scotland headquarters for a briefing on the investigation which ultimately revealed Peter Murrell's…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon issues statement hitting out at media after Peter Murrell sentencing

NICOLA Sturgeon has issued a statement in the wake of her estranged husband Peter Murrell being given more than five years in prison, hitting out at…

The National (Scotland)

Man who sparked SNP police probe 'taking legal advice' after Peter Murrell jailed

THE man who sparked Operation Branchform has said he is “taking legal advice” after Peter Murrell was sentenced to over 5 years in prison ...

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