Peter Murrell was led away from court in handcuffs yesterday and faces jail for embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.

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.

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been remanded into custody after pleading guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Former husband of Nicola Sturgeon admits reduced charges in court after deal with prosecutors

Murrell pleaded guilty to the charges when he appeared in court

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Former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has broken her silence after her estranged husband Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310 from the Scottish National Party.

The guilty plea from former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell on Monday sent shockwaves through Scottish politics and brought an outpouring of reaction from his estranged wife…

The estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon pleaded guilty Monday to embezzling more than 400,000 pounds ($746,000 Cdn) from the Scottish National Party to…

The Scottish National Party's former chief executive, Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling about £400,000 of party funds to fund a lavish lifestyle.

The Scottish National Party's former chief executive, Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling about £400,000 of party funds to fund a lavish lifestyle.

The Scottish National Party's former chief executive, Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling about £400,000 from the political party to fund a lavish lifestyle.

Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-partner Peter Murrell admitted taking over US$540,000 from the Scottish National Party to fund a lavish lifestyle.

The former Scottish first minister said she was ‘utterly appalled’ by Peter Murrell’s actions

Peter Murrell is the former husband of ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, who suddenly resigned in 2023, shortly before she was arrested as part of the probe into the party's finances.

Peter Murrell was led away from court in handcuffs yesterday and faces jail for embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.

SNP first minister facing demands for inquiry amid questions over what Sturgeon knew about her estranged husband’s crimes

The former Scottish first minister and SNP leader was urged to provide 'transparency and accountability' over the 'absolutely shocking' case.

The former Scottish first minister and SNP leader has said she had 'no knowledge' that personal items were purchased by Peter Murrell, her ex-partner, with SNP funds.