The Latest Breaking News from Peter Murrell

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 · Jul 1

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) · Jul 1

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) · Jun 25

Peter Murrell saga ‘agony’, says John Swinney

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

Evening Standard · Jun 23

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.

The Times of India · Jun 23

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.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

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.

Euronews · Jun 23

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.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

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) · Jun 23

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) · Jun 23