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John Swinney says SNP now have 'strongest controls' after Peter Murrell embezzlement

John Swinney has said he has strengthened the governance of the SNP amid new revelations around Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of party funds ...

The National (Scotland)

Swinney tells of ‘horror’ at Murrell’s ‘colossal breach of trust’

The former husband of Nicola Sturgeon stole more than £400,000 from the SNP over 12 years.

Evening Standard

Douglas Alexander must be sacked for 'gushing' Peter Mandelson WhatsApps, say SNP

THE SNP have called for Douglas Alexander to be sacked as Scottish Secretary after "gushing" WhatsApp messages revealed Peter Mandelson…

The National (Scotland)

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The rise and fall of Peter Murrell who embezzled £400k from SNP

Murrell oversaw the party’s rocketing rise in popularity and a large influx of new members around the 2014 independence referendum

The Independent UK

Motorhome bought by Murrell with stolen SNP money was driven only 4 miles, court told

High court in Edinburgh hears £125K vehicle was described as a van in faked invoice and stocked with luxury goods

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Secretary urged to quit over ‘sycophantic’ messages to Mandelson

SNP MP Kirsty Blackman made the plea after messages from Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander to Lord Mandelson were published.

Evening Standard

Arrival in prison van marks total fall from grace for SNP supremo Peter Murrell

The SNP’s long-standing chief executive was once half of Scotland’s most influential power couple.

Evening Standard

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Peter Murrell case £124,550 motorhome had just four miles on clock when seized

The former SNP chief executive spent a significant part of the funds he stole from the party on three vehicles.

Evening Standard

5 key things we learned as details of Peter Murrell's SNP embezzlement revealed

PETER Murrell returned to court today – just a week after he pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP ...

The National (Scotland)

Murrell used fake invoices and ‘misleading’ accounting to cover tracks

Peter Murrell described the purchase of a £3,070 robotic lawnmower as ‘legal fees’ when entering it into the SNP’s finance system.

Evening Standard

Peter Murrell listed £3k robot lawnmower as 'legal fees' on 12-year crime spree

FORMER SNP chief executive Peter Murrell filed a £3500 silver wine coaster as a “leadership expense”, a £3000 robotic lawnmower as “legal…

The National (Scotland)

Prosecution document gives facts of Peter Murrell's SNP embezzlement – read in full

PROSECTORS have outlined the facts of the embezzlement case against Peter Murrell, detailing the crimes which the former SNP chief executive…

The National (Scotland)

Murrell scandal ’embarrassing internationally’, McConnell says

The former first minister was speaking at the Scotland 2050 conference in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Murrell bought motorhome and robotic lawnmower with party donations, court told

More details of Murrell’s embezzlement were revealed as he returned to court.

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First images of motorhome Peter Murrell bought with embezzled SNP cash published

PROSECUTORS have published pictures of some of the items which former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought with embezzled money – including…

The Independent UK

Peter Murrell back in court after admitting £400,000 SNP embezzlement

Ex-SNP chief executive pleads guilty to buying thousands of pounds worth of personal items with party funds

Evening Standard

Peter Murrell returns to court after £400,000 SNP embezzlement admission

Judge Lord Young will hear the prosecution ‘narrative’ when the case calls on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Starmer says he ‘felt sick’ watching video of Henry Nowak’s arrest – as it happened

The prime minister said: ‘I have seen the body cam footage, it’s harrowing, and I have to say, as a father of a 17-year-old boy, I felt sick watching it.’

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The National (Scotland)

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell to return to court over embezzlement charges

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is due to return to court today for a further hearing, after he pleaded guilty to embezzling more than…

Evening Standard

Peter Murrell to return to court after £400,000 SNP embezzlement admission

Judge Lord Young will hear the prosecution ‘narrative’ when the case calls on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Serious questions remain over Mandelson appointment despite files release – SNP

The party’s leader in Westminster said the appointment of the Labour peer showed a ‘deep rot’ at the heart of the Government.

The National (Scotland)

John Curtice gives verdict on impact of Murrell scandal on SNP support

JOHN Curtice has given his verdict on the forthcoming Westminster by-elections in Scotland and whether the furore after Peter Murrell pled guilty to…

The Conversation

Scottish elections: why did Labour see its worst result in the history of devolution?

Scottish Labour’s result in the 2026 election was its worst in devolution history, but it also sits forlornly in a pattern of serial decline for a party that I dedicated much of my adult life to and once led.

The National (Scotland)

New poll finds Scots would vote for independence in second referendum

SCOTLAND would vote to become independent if a new referendum were held tomorrow, according to a new poll ...

The National (Scotland)

Former Labour first minister calls for joint Holyrood-Westminster inquiry into SNP

A FORMER Labour first minister has called for a joint inquiry between Holyrood and Westminster into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of SNP funds ...

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