Scottish lawyer and SNP MP, active in UK politics
Former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has used the Edinburgh Fringe stage to respond to critics, including JK Rowling and Joanna Cherry, accusing them of obsession while defending her own record on SNP governance and trans rights. She reveals strain in personal ties but insists she has privacy on sexuality and political future remains open.
Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than 0,000 from the SNP, triggering remand in custody and a June sentencing date. The case centres on money raised for a Scottish independence campaign.
Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon says she was betrayed by Peter Murrell, who pleaded guilty to embezzling SNP funds. She reveals she did not know of the crimes until the day of his guilty plea and will not visit him in prison.