Katrine Bussey
Politics
Murrell inquiry could help ‘restore public trust’ in politics, Labour claims
The party will force a vote at Holyrood this week on its call for a parliamentary probe into the actions of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.
9 Jun 2026
Politics
Murrell inquiry by MPs would be ‘party political stunt’, SNP’s Dave Doogan says
The party’s Westminster leader dismissed calls for the Scottish Affairs Committee to stage an inquiry into Murrell’s embezzlement from the SNP.
8 Jun 2026
Politics
Angela Constance: Use of independence cash is ‘internal party matter’ for SNP
The SNP business convener said there has already been a police probe into the party’s finances.
4 Jun 2026
Politics
SNP in talks with taxman over VAT linked to Murrell purchases, Swinney reveals
The First Minister said his party had started talks with HMRC in the wake of former chief executive Peter Murrell embezzling more than £400,000.
4 Jun 2026
Politics
Ex-Sturgeon aide calls for independent inquiry into Murrell embezzlement case
Noel Dolan said a leading lawyer from outside Scotland should investigate.
3 Jun 2026
Politics
Calls for Scottish Secretary to quit over links to Lord Peter Mandelson
The SNP is seeking to put pressure on Douglas Alexander in the wake of documents released regarding Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador.
3 Jun 2026
Politics
Expert: Murrell may have been trying to heal psychological wound with purchases
Criminologist Dr Nicola Harding spoke about Peter Murrell after details of the former SNP chief executive’s embezzlement of £400,000 were revealed.
3 Jun 2026
Politics
Swinney tells of ‘horror’ at Murrell’s ‘colossal breach of trust’
The former husband of Nicola Sturgeon stole more than £400,000 from the SNP over 12 years.
2 Jun 2026
Politics
Scottish Secretary urged to quit over ‘sycophantic’ messages to Mandelson
SNP MP Kirsty Blackman made the plea after messages from Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander to Lord Mandelson were published.
2 Jun 2026
Politics
Serious questions remain over Mandelson appointment despite files release – SNP
The party’s leader in Westminster said the appointment of the Labour peer showed a ‘deep rot’ at the heart of the Government.
1 Jun 2026
Celebrity News
Swinney ‘extremely disappointed’ and ‘deeply concerned’ about STV changes
Scottish First Minister John Swinney spoke out after regulator Ofcom approved changes to STV news services for the north of Scotland.
1 Jun 2026
Politics
Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy
The SNP leader is campaigning in Aberdeen on Saturday ahead of the Aberdeen South by-election on June 18.
30 May 2026
Politics
MPs urged to examine ‘systemic failings Murrell exploited’ to embezzle £400,000
The ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon this week admitted stealing £400,310.65 from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.
29 May 2026
Tech
Evidence backing under-16 social media ban limited, Children’s Commissioner says
Nicola Killean, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland, responded to a UK Government consultation on the issue.
29 May 2026
Politics
Sturgeon says she was ‘deceived, misled and betrayed’ by ex-husband Murrell
The former Scottish first minster spoke out days after Peter Murrell admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party she once led.
28 May 2026
Politics
Swinney vows he will not ‘kowtow to Downing Street’ over Scottish independence
The First Minister has insisted he will use the ‘independence majority’ at Holyrood.
28 May 2026
Politics
Police gathered ‘compelling evidence’ against Peter Murrell, Chief Constable says
Jo Farrell praised staff after the former SNP chief executive admitted embezzling more than £400,000.
28 May 2026
Politics
John Swinney accused of trying to ‘shut down scrutiny’ of SNP and Peter Murrell
The Scottish First Minister faced questions at Holyrood after his party’s former chief executive admitted embezzling £400,000 from the SNP.
28 May 2026
Politics
Ministers may have to ‘pare back’ on election promises or make ‘trade-offs’
The Institute for Fiscal Studies issued the warning to the SNP in the wake of its recent Holyrood election win.
27 May 2026
Politics
Swinney rejects calls for independent inquiry into Murrell SNP embezzlement
Former Scottish health secretary Alex Neil has joined those demanding a probe be carried out into the party’s processes.
27 May 2026
Politics
SNP leadership ‘doesn’t have clue’ how to win independence – former minister
Former Scottish cabinet secretary said the SNP must focus on building support for independence rather than a ‘debate about process’ at Holyrood.
27 May 2026