The Latest Breaking News from Peter Murrell

SNP fraud investigation cops looking at burner phone sim cards, luxury pens and fridge freezer

The Sunday Mail can reveal more of the items in a police investigation into more than £600,000 of missing SNP donations.

Daily Record · Apr 23, 2023

SNP must answer ‘legitimate and urgent’ questions on finances, says Tory leader

Douglas Ross has written to First Minister Humza Yousaf on the issue.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Why is the SNP under investigation over its party finances?

Operation Branchform dates back to 2021 and is examining claims donations ‘ring-fenced’ for spending on new independence referendum campaign redirected elsewhere

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

OPINION - Scottish politics is now a freeze frame of a car-crash

IT’S the waiting they can’t stand. After the SNP’s former chief executive and its treasurer were arrested by police investigating allegations of fraud, dread has descended on the party.

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2023

Peter Murrell seen in public for the first time since arrest and release

PETER Murrell has been spotted leaving his home following his arrest.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2023

Ex-SNP chief executive Murrell seen in public for first time since arrest

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband was questioned for 11 hours earlier this month by detectives investigating the party’s finances.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

SNP in shock: a party that surged to power but forgot about self-governance

Scottish National party was outwardly successful but behind the scenes it was chaotic, say insiders

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023

Thursday briefing: Just weeks in, Humza Yousaf already has his work cut out to turn the SNP around

In today’s newsletter: From arrests of party executives to legal battles with Westminster – the new first minister’s relaunch is already unravelling

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2023

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie quits as party fears Sturgeon could be arrested next

Senior members of the SNP fear that Ms Sturgeon could be the next figure to be arrested in the Police Scotland investigation

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Colin Beattie stands down as SNP treasurer after arrest

Beattie stepping back ‘with immediate effect’ until investigation into party’s finances has concluded

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023