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Electoral Commission issues statement on fears Peter Murrell embezzled public money

THE Electoral Commission has issued a statement in response to allegations that Peter Murrell may have embezzled taxpayer money ...

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John Swinney accused of trying to ‘shut down scrutiny’ of SNP and Peter Murrell

The Scottish First Minister faced questions at Holyrood after his party’s former chief executive admitted embezzling £400,000 from the SNP.

Evening Standard

GB Energy 'scandal' blasted yet again as latest staffing numbers revealed

Labour have been slammed yet again over the 'scandal' of GB Energy after the latest figures revealed the vast majority of staff it has hired are not…

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No taxpayer money was embezzled by Peter Murrell, John Swinney tells heated FMQs

NO taxpayer money was embezzled by former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, John Swinney insisted during a heated first session of First…

The National (Scotland)

Independence only way to save young Scots from ‘lost generation’, SNP warn

INDEPENDENCE is "the only way Scotland can escape", the SNP have argued in response to a new report warning of a “lost generation” ...

The National (Scotland)

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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Nicola Sturgeon hits out at 'armchair detectives' after Murrell speculation

NICOLA Sturgeon's lawyers have responded to "armchair detectives" after continued speculation over her knowledge of her estranged husband…

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Brutal Tony Blair essay shows 'case for indy has never been stronger', SNP say

A brutal essay penned by former prime minister Tony Blair outlining how Labour have failed while in office demonstrates the need for Scottish…

The National (Scotland)

Ministers may have to ‘pare back’ on election promises or make ‘trade-offs’

The Institute for Fiscal Studies issued the warning to the SNP in the wake of its recent Holyrood election win.

Evening Standard

John Swinney rejects Labour calls for parliamentary probe into Murrell embezzlement

JOHN Swinney has rejected Labour calls for an independent investigation into SNP finances in the wake of Peter Murrell pleading guilty to…

The National (Scotland)

SNP faces inquiry calls after Peter Murrell admits to embezzlement

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Swinney rejects calls for independent inquiry into Murrell SNP embezzlement

Former Scottish health secretary Alex Neil has joined those demanding a probe be carried out into the party’s processes.

Evening Standard

Humza Yousaf says Peter Murrell deserves ‘hefty’ sentence for embezzlement

Former first minister speaks out after SNP’s ex-chief executive pleaded guilty to stealing £400,000 from party UK politics live – latest updates

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SNP leadership ‘doesn’t have clue’ how to win independence – former minister

Former Scottish cabinet secretary said the SNP must focus on building support for independence rather than a ‘debate about process’ at Holyrood.

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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

Evening Standard

Former SNP cabinet secretary calls for independent inquiry into party finances

Former SNP MSP Alex Neil added his voice to calls for an independent investigation to be carried out after Peter Murrell embezzled more than £400,000.

The National (Scotland)

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 ...

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'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…

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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.

Evening Standard

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

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

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 National (Scotland)

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…

Evening Standard

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.

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