Scottish politician, former First Minister and SNP leader
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.
Nicola Sturgeon has said she feels she is “serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit” after her estranged husband Peter Murrell admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP. Murrell has pleaded guilty and is due to be sentenced next month. Sturgeon has stressed she is not responsible for his crimes and has condemned the betrayal and deceit that have surrounded the case.
Nicola Sturgeon has stressed she is not responsible for her estranged husband Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of SNP funds, arguing she has not knowledge of his crimes. Murrell has pleaded guilty to stealing more than £400,000 from the SNP as SNP chief executive, prompting questions about accountability and leadership within the party.
The High Court has heard that Peter Murrell, the SNP's former chief executive, drove a £124,550 motorhome four miles after purchasing it with embezzled party funds. He has pleaded guilty to embezzlement totaling more than £400,000, with numerous luxury items found in the vehicle. The case raises questions about scrutiny of Nicola Sturgeon and SNP finances.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling funds from the party and faces sentencing after a detailed court case. Nicola Sturgeon has said she was deceived, while the couple’s divorce was announced last year. The case centres on a string of purchases from 2010 to 2022, including cars, watches and household items.
Aberdeen South by-election has become a focal point for energy policy and regional economic concerns as Conservative, Reform, and SNP candidates campaign around oil jobs, decarbonisation, and Holyrood Westminster power dynamics. Voters weigh support for drilling against environmental and economic questions.
Peter Murrell has been jailed for five years and three months after admitting he embezzled just over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party over a 12-year period. Separately, Greek courts have convicted a man over the 2009 killing of Jean Hanlon and Cédric Jubillar has written a first confession admitting involvement in his wife Delphine's disappearance.
Scotland has exited the World Cup group stage after defeats to Morocco and Brazil, with a 1-0 win over Haiti. Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach after seven years in charge, ending a tenure that delivered three major tournament appearances and a long-awaited return to a World Cup.
Former SNP deputy first minister Kate Forbes has addressed the ARC conference in London, insisting she has "absolutely won the public support" while explaining she would not abandon her religious beliefs or policy stances on abortion and same-sex marriage. The event featured prominent conservatives and sparked debate over honesty and leadership.
Adura’s Jackdaw gas field is undergoing a final public consultation after a court overturned ministerial consent. The 159‑page Environmental Impact Assessment says the project would contribute less than 0.02% of global greenhouse gases over its lifetime and could meet a portion of the UK’s gas needs this winter, while opponents warn it will have little impact on bills or energy security.
Yes Scotland’s full accounts have been handed to Police Scotland amid questions over a £1.5m discrepancy, with officials denying misappropriation and stressing the organisation was audited. The SNP-linked former chief executive Peter Murrell’s conviction looms in the background as the broader political dispute intensifies.
Glasgow Pride has marked 30 years since the first Pride event in 1996 with this year’s march through Glasgow, featuring corporate sponsors and performers. The event faced criticism over Coca-Cola sponsorship amid calls for a boycott linked to Middle East conflict and the broader debate over Pride branding vs. liberation.
Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre has reopened after a near-four-year closure following a £41 million refurbishment. The Edwardian venue now features enhanced accessibility, a level stage, extended fly tower, upgraded technical infrastructure and doubled hospitality capacity. Test events have taken place and tours are selling quickly ahead of fringe season.
The Scotsman reports that SNP governance faces scrutiny over Monklands Hospital funding promises. Critics argue the project was unaffordable and that voters were misled before the election. Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir foreword and John Swinney’s defence spark further debate about the SNP’s record and future path.
SNP’s 2025 accounts show a surplus of over £509,903, a drop in membership to 51,000, and a loan of £60,000 owed by Peter Murrell. The accounts remove the motorhome asset after fraud-linked losses, and Swinney calls the year a demonstration of formidable financial strength despite ongoing scrutiny.
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.