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Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400,000 from SNP

Former husband of Nicola Sturgeon faces long prison sentence after admitting stealing from party to fund lavish lifestyle

The Guardian - UK

Ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admits embezzling £400,000 in party funds

The former party chief executive admitted the charges when he appeared in court on Monday morning.

Evening Standard

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzlement charges

FORMER SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party.

The National (Scotland)

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The legal reason why The National is blocking comments on Peter Murrell stories

ON Thursday evening, police confirmed that former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been charged amid a probe into the party’s finances ...

The National (Scotland)

Peter Murrell arrives at court ahead of hearing on embezzlement charges

The former SNP chief executive was first arrested in April 2023 as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.

Evening Standard

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell due in court to enter plea on 'embezzlement' charges

FORMER SNP chief executive Peter Murrell will appear in court on Monday, where he is expected to enter a plea on charges of embezzlement ...

The National (Scotland)

The Celtic Alliance and independence must rise from Labour's ashes

THE esteemed journalist Peter MacMahon wrote last week in The Times: “Picture the scene: a bright, crisp afternoon in Edinburgh’s New Town.…

The National (Scotland)

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Celtic Alliance must unite to demand referendum powers, says Plaid Cymru MS

PRO-independence governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should work together to secure powers to hold independence referendums, a Plaid…

The National (Scotland)

Police investigation into Scottish National Party finances costs over £2 million

Among those implicated in the inquiry is Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, who has been charged with allegedly embezzling nearly £460,000 from the party

The Independent UK

Police bill for investigation into SNP finances tops £2m

Operation Branchform was launched in 2021.

Evening Standard

Glasgow's Barlinnie prison A-listed status to be challenged in appeal

The decision to grant A-listed status to HMP Barlinnie has been challenged by the Scottish Prison Service amid concerns it could impede regeneration…

The National (Scotland)

Kemi Badenoch: Aberdeen is dying because of the SNP

The Conservative leader accused the SNP of speaking ‘out of both sides of its mouth’ on support for the fossil fuel industry.

Evening Standard

3 crucial Westminster by-elections on the same day – what you need to know

WESTMINSTER by-elections are a bit like buses, you wait ages for one and then three come along at once.

The National (Scotland)

SNP under pressure over US billionaire's golf course after secret files' revelations

THE new SNP Government is under pressure to confirm that it will reject plans to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach after documents…

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First independence vote 'settled it for 20 to 30 years', BBC host Fiona Bruce claims

BBC host Fiona Bruce interrupted a Question Time debate on Scottish independence to claim that the 2014 vote had settled the issue for “20 to 30…

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney's indyref2 motion published ahead of Holyrood debate – see the full text

JOHN Swinney’s motion calling on the UK Government to devolve powers for a second Scottish independence referendum to be held has been published.

The National (Scotland)

How cynical attacks on John Swinney show the pro-UK hypocrisy on 'terrorism'

POLITICIANS have cynically and hypocritically sought to use John Swinney's comments and the Troubles for their own political ends ...

Evening Standard

UK at ‘tipping point’ on the constitution, says John Swinney

The First Minister said his new Scottish cabinet team would work to continue to ‘build support for Scottish self government’.

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John Swinney stands by 'move on from Troubles' remark in face of Holyrood protest

THE First Minister has stood by his statement that people must “move on” from the Troubles conflicts in Ireland in response to a protest at…

The National (Scotland)

3 Scottish hereditary peers claimed £192k in expenses since 2024 election

THREE Scottish hereditary peers who are heading back to the House of Lords as life members cost the public purse at least £190,000 since the 2024…

The National (Scotland)

'Drop in the ocean': Rachel Reeves mocked over flagship cost of living pledge

RACHEL Reeves’s flagship cost-of-living support measure has been derided as a “drop in the ocean”.

The National (Scotland)

SNP announce candidates for two Westminster by-elections

THE SNP have announced their candidates for two upcoming Westminster by-elections

The Times of India

Scotland: Jenny Gilruth expected to become Deputy First Minister in new SNP team

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney is set to announce his new cabinet. Jenny Gilruth is tipped to become Deputy First Minister. Swinney was sworn in for his second term. His government will focus on the cost-of-living crisis and NHS reforms. The SNP won 58 seats in the recent election. New…

Evening Standard

Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push

The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

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