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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.

Evening Standard · Jun 1

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 National (Scotland) · Jun 1

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 Conversation · Jun 1

Nicola’s only crime was to love too much. And to not notice the Jaguar on the drive

Rather than being one of the shrewdest operators in British politics for a decade, it turns out Sturgeon was just too trusting

The Guardian - UK · May 31

Unionists 'lashing out' at Nicola Sturgeon over election defeat, former SNP MP says

UNIONISTS are “licking their wounds and lashing out” at Nicola Sturgeon in response to their "catastrophic” election results, a former…

The National (Scotland) · May 31

'Didn't commit this crime': Nicola Sturgeon says she is paying the price for ex-husband's SNP theft

Nicola Sturgeon, ex-Scottish First Minister, breaks silence on ex-husband Peter Murrell's embezzlement conviction, stating she won't apologize for his crimes. Despite being cleared by police, she feels punished, asserting Murrell deceived her. Sturgeon refuses to be held responsible for men's actions and will not withdraw from public life, having done…

The Times of India · May 31

Donations to SNP 'up' amid Peter Murrell embezzlement outrage

DONATIONS to the SNP increased in the week Peter Murrell admitted embezzling more than £400,000 of members’ cash, the party has said.

The National (Scotland) · May 31

'Fundamental flaw' in Sturgeon and Murrell having top SNP roles, says John Swinney

THERE was a “fundamental flaw” in having Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell in top positions in the SNP, Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney…

The National (Scotland) · May 31

John Swinney: ‘Fundamental flaw’ in Sturgeon and Murrell having top SNP roles

Nicola Sturgeon was Scotland’s first minister from 2014 to 2023 while Peter Murrell was SNP chief executive from 2001 to 2023.

Evening Standard · May 31

7 key things we learnt from Nicola Sturgeon's interview on SNP embezzlement

NICOLA Sturgeon has revealed the deep pain her estranged husband Peter Murrell’s crimes caused her in her first TV interview since he pleaded…

The National (Scotland) · May 31