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SNP faces calls for independent inquiry into party finances after Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal

The disgraced chief executive spent more than £2,000 on designer salt and pepper shakers

The Independent UK

Energy must be in Scotland's own hands, SNP say as price cap set to increase

WESTMINSTER cannot be trusted with Scotland’s energy, the SNP have said after it was revealed the energy price cap will be increased in July ...

The National (Scotland)

'No comment' answers during arrest standard legal advice, Nicola Sturgeon says

NICOLA Sturgeon has defended her reported decision to give “no comment” answers to the police during her arrest, saying it's standard legal…

The National (Scotland)

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In The Room | Ex-SNP chief’s embezzlement scandal and the shady role of money in politics

A Dyson floor lamp, a £4,000 fountain pen, and boxsets of Scandi noir TV dramas. These are a handful of the items former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell purchased with the £400k he embezzled from the party over the course of a decade. The full list is even longer. Murrell…

The Independent UK

MPs salaries have resulted in ‘soft and hidden corruption’

Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, has admitted to embezzling more than £400,000 from his party, with the money spent on luxury goods, cars and even a motorhome.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon defends ‘no comment’ answers to police while under arrest amid SNP finance probe

The former first minister’s lawyer said it was standard legal advice

The Independent UK

Sturgeon says ‘no comment’ answers during arrest standard legal advice

The former first minister’s lawyer said it was standard legal advice.

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Scottish independence rally held outside Holyrood after Section 30 vote

Independence campaigners gathered outside of Holyrood for a rally after MSPs backed John Swinney’s request for a Section 30 order from Westminster…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney says Jackie Baillie 'epitomises smears' amid fiery Peter Murrell clash

FIRST Minister John Swinney accused a Tory MSP of misleading parliament and Scottish Labour depute leader Jackie Baillie of lacking “decent…

The National (Scotland)

MSPs back John Swinney’s independence motion but Westminster rejects referendum

The Scottish Parliament has voted for Westminster to transfer powers to Holyrood to allow a second independence referendum to be held.

Evening Standard

John Swinney says Holyrood vote marks start of push for indyref2 powers

“TODAY is the start of a process that I believe will lead Westminster to say yes to a referendum, and Scotland to a yes to independence,” John…

The National (Scotland)

New Scottish Parliament calls for UK Government to devolve indyref2 powers

SCOTLAND’S newly elected parliament has called for Westminster to devolve the powers which would allow it to hold a second independence referendum…

The National (Scotland)

SNP accused of ‘embezzling’ voters over Peter Murrell’s theft of party funds

Scottish National party’s attempt to focus on call for independence referendum overshadowed by embezzlement scandal

The Guardian - UK

Starmer insists ‘questions to be answered’ for the SNP over Peter Murrell case

Murrell, the former SNP chief executive who was married to Nicola Sturgeon, embezzled more than £400,000 from the party.

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The National (Scotland)

Why is there still no answer to the key question which sparked SNP police probe?

PETER Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzlement. But look at some corners of the Scottish press, and you’d be forgiven for thinking ...

The Independent UK

Starmer calls for SNP inquiry into Peter Murrell embezzlement

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Evening Standard

Swinney: Scots will ‘resoundingly’ back independence if second vote takes place

The country’s First Minister hailed independence as being the ‘fresh start Scotland so badly needs’.

The National (Scotland)

Scots Tories fail in bid to quiz prosecutors on 'why Nicola Sturgeon wasn't charged'

THE Tories have failed in a bid to force Scotland’s top law officers to publish any reasoning behind decisions not to charge or prosecute Nicola…

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Keir Starmer says John Swinney has 'questions to answer' on Peter Murrell crimes

PRIME Minister Keir Starmer has said there are “questions that need to be answered” by the SNP leadership after the party’s former chief…

The National (Scotland)

Former SNP treasurer gives statement after Peter Murrell embezzlement

FORMER SNP treasurer Colin Beattie has given a statement to the press after Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the…

The Independent UK

What Peter Murrell reportedly said when buying Sturgeon a pendant with SNP funds

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The National (Scotland)

JK Rowling wades into row on 'misogynistic' attacks on Sturgeon over husband's crimes

A TORY MSP has been reported to Scottish parliamentary authorities for alleged “bullying” amid a row over Peter Murrell’s criminal activities…

The Independent UK

Peter Murrell told jeweller ‘I’m the man with the money’ while buying Sturgeon gift – report

The former SNP chief executive bought a £425 gold pendant which Nicola Sturgeon was reportedly later seen wearing

The Independent UK

Starmer says ‘questions need to be answered’ over Murrell embezzlement as SNP urged to launch inquiry

SNP first minister facing demands for inquiry amid questions over what Sturgeon knew about her estranged husband’s crimes

Evening Standard

Murrell told jeweller ‘I’m the man with the money’ – reports

Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzlement.

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