The Latest Breaking News from Peter Murrell

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell resigns as SNP chief executive amid ‘extraordinary turmoil’

Mr Murrell’s resignation follows the departure of media chief Murray Foote

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

SNP chief executive Peter Murrell resigns amid membership row

Departure of Murrell, husband of Nicola Sturgeon, comes day after media chief quit

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell resigns as SNP chief executive

Mr Murrell’s resignation follows the departure of media chief Murray Foote.

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Forbes says ‘extraordinary turmoil’ in SNP amid reports of Murrell challenge

Peter Murrell is reportedly facing demands from members of the party’s ruling body to set a date for his departure.

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023

Peter Murrell called on for exit date by end of day or face a no confidence motion

THE SNP internal body has asked Peter Murrell to confirm his exit date as chief executive by the end of the day - or face a no confidence motion.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2023

SNP minister Michael Matheson rejects 'wild conspiracy theories' in party leadership race

EXCLUSIVE: Matheson, one of the first senior Nationalists to endorse Humza Yousaf, said SNP members wanted to maintain a "socially progressive agenda".

Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023

Kate Forbes and Ash Regan unite to demand the SNP reveals its membership numbers

The joint letter has put pressure on Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell, chief executive of the SNP, to publish how many members have a vote in the leadership contest.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023

SNP leadership challengers urge party chief Peter Murrell to publish membership data

ASH Regan has written to SNP chief executive Peter Murrell asking him to release key information about the party’s membership and the leadership…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 15, 2023

The post-Sturgeon SNP is washing its dirty linen in public. That could be the best thing for it

The combative contest means issues are being discussed, the independence debate has been normalised and possible leaders are being tested, says journalist and campaigner Lesley Riddoch

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023

Kate Forbes insists she 'trusts' election process as backer hints at rigged ballot

Alex Neil, a Forbes backer, said there should be “no more deceit” in the leadership race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023