Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400,000 from SNP
Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the party. He admitted to reduced charges in a deal with prosecutors after being accused of using the funds to support a lavish lifestyle. Murrell has been remanded into custody following his court appearance in Edinburgh.
- ▪Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the SNP.
- ▪He was charged with stealing from the party to fund an expensive lifestyle.
- ▪Murrell is the ex-husband of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon.
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Peter Murrell admitted reduced charges in court on Monday. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PAView image in fullscreenPeter Murrell admitted reduced charges in court on Monday. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PAScotlandPeter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400,000 from SNPEx-husband of Nicola Sturgeon admits reduced charges in court after deal with prosecutorsSeverin Carrell Scotland editorMon 25 May 2026 05.53 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 05.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePeter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National party, has pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling £400,310.65 from the party after agreeing a deal with prosecutors.Murrell, the ex-husband of the former SNP leader and first minister Nicola Sturgeon, appeared in the high court in Edinburgh after…
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