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'No evidence' Peter Murrell stole public money, watchdogs tell Scottish Labour MP

THERE is “no reason to believe” weaknesses in the system may have allowed Peter Murrell to embezzle public money and “no evidence” he did…

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Faslane can ‘expect investment’ when defence plans finally published, MPs told

Defence readiness minister Luke Pollard said that ‘massive investment’ was needed at the base that houses the UK’s nuclear submarines.

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Commons leaders pressed over ‘safeguards’ for public cash after Murrell crimes

Patricia Ferguson, the chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, has written to both the Clerk of the House of Commons and the Speaker on the issue.

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Westminster committee defers SNP embezzlement probe decision

A WESTMINSTER committee has deferred a potential probe into the SNP embezzlement case.

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Some political parties don’t believe in defence, claims Robertson

The former Nato chief said there was ‘animosity’ directed towards the armed forces.

Evening Standard

Spokesman refuses to say if Swinney would give evidence on Murrell to MPs

The First Minister’s spokesman was pressed on the prospect of the Scottish Affairs Committee holding an inquiry into the case.

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SNP Westminster leader says MP inquiry into Peter Murrell 'a waste of taxpayer cash'

SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan has hit back at calls for a "politically motivated” Westminster inquiry into Peter Murrell’s…

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Murrell inquiry by MPs would be ‘party political stunt’, SNP’s Dave Doogan says

The party’s Westminster leader dismissed calls for the Scottish Affairs Committee to stage an inquiry into Murrell’s embezzlement from the SNP.

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SNP veteran warns against Westminster committee probe into Murrell scandal

A VETERAN SNP MP has urged a Westminster committee not to open an inquiry into the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal ...

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Labour peer is 'not alone' in holding 'contempt for Scottish democracy', Greens say

The Labour peer who suggested Westminster should consider rolling back devolution is "not alone" in his "contempt for Scottish…

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Labour peer says Westminster should 'consider withdrawing Holyrood powers'

A Labour peer has said Westminster should consider rolling back devolved powers if the SNP does not cooperate with an inquiry into the party's…

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Westminster committee to consider Peter Murrell embezzlement inquiry

A WESTMINSTER committee is to consider opening an inquiry after Peter Murrell embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP after MPs urged for…

The National (Scotland)

MPs urged to examine ‘systemic failings Murrell exploited’ to embezzle £400,000

The ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon this week admitted stealing £400,310.65 from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.

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MPs push for Westminster probe into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement

MPs are calling for a Westminster inquiry into SNP finances in the wake of Peter Murrell's embezzlement from the party if Holyrood does not

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Clean power by 2030 target ‘extremely ambitious’, MPs warn

The Scottish Affairs Committee has also urged the UK Government to introduce a flat rate for electricity standing charges across the UK.

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UK Government told it ‘could have gone further’ on North Sea windfall tax

Patricia Ferguson, chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, spoke out as the UK Government reaffirmed it would end the levy by 2030 at the latest.

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Cuts to news output are not nuclear option, STV boss tells MPs

Rufus Radcliffe was speaking to a Westminster committee about proposals which would see 60 jobs go.

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Mobile consumption facilities could tackle Scotland's drug crisis, MPs say

MOBILE drug consumption facilities could be implemented to tackle Scotland’s drugs crisis, MPs have suggested

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First drug consumption room should not be seen as ‘silver bullet’, says MP

The Scottish Affairs Committee said funding for The Thistle in Glasgow should not come at the expense of other efforts.

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Scotland could miss out on ‘generational opportunity’ for space launch, MPs warn

Scotland could miss out on a “generational opportunity” to become a leader in the European space launch field, MPs have warned ...

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Scotland could miss out on ‘generational opportunity’ for space launch – MPs

The UK Government has been urged to go ‘further and faster’ in supporting the space industry.

The Independent UK

Look at increasing Scottish Government borrowing limits, MPs tell UK Government

The Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry looked at the fiscal arrangements north of the border.

Evening Standard

No changes to drug laws even if consumption room is a success, says minister

Dame Diana Johnson said the UK Government does not support such facilities.

The Independent UK

Transition to renewables taking longer than thought, senior BP figure tells MPs

Louise Kingham said ‘clarity’ from the UK Government is needed to unlock investment in the North Sea as she reaffirmed BP’s commitment to net zero.

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Grangemouth closure a ‘shining example of how not to do anything’, MPs told

Just Transition Commissioner Richard Hardy addressed the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster.

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