Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePeter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband and former SNP chief executive, pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party. The embezzlement involved using party funds to purchase various luxury items, including a £124,550 motorhome, expensive watches, and high-end household goods. Nicola Sturgeon has vehemently denied any knowledge or suspicion of her husband's criminal activities or the use of SNP funds for personal purchases. First Minister John Swinney expressed a sense of "overwhelming betrayal" and apologised to party activists, confirming the SNP was a victim of embezzlement. There are increasing demands for an independent inquiry into the matter, with Sir Keir Starmer and former SNP members calling for answers regarding the party's internal governance and what Sturgeon knew. In fullStarmer says ‘questions need to be answered’ over Murrell embezzlement as SNP urged to launch inquiryThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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.

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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Ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon admits reduced charges after agreeing deal with prosecutors

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pleaded guilty on Monday morning when he appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pleaded guilty on Monday morning when he appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh.

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…

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

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.

The Scottish National Party's former chief executive, Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling about £400,000 of party funds 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 admitted the offences at the High Court in Edinburgh after an investigation 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.