Peter Murrell, the SNP's former chief executive, admitted to using party funds to splash out luxury goods, including a £124,000 motorhome, watches, fountain pens and cars

Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over 400,000 pounds from the Scottish National Party.

The 61-year-old, who was SNP chief executive for 22 years, is behind bars after admitting his guilt at the High Court in Edinburgh this morning.

Murrell pleaded guilty to the charges when he appeared in court