We know what former SNP chief Peter Murrell bought with £400,000 of embezzled funds. What I’d like to know is why | Gaby Hinsliff
Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the party. His spending included luxury items and raises questions about his motives and the dynamics of his marriage with former first minister Nicola Sturgeon. The case highlights the blurred lines between personal and party finances in political relationships.
- ▪Peter Murrell embezzled over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.
- ▪His spending included luxury items like designer goods and expensive gadgets.
- ▪Nicola Sturgeon claims she was unaware of the financial misconduct.
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The former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon with her then-husband Peter Murrell at a polling station, Glasgow, 12 December 2019. Photograph: Scott Heppell/APView image in fullscreenThe former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon with her then-husband Peter Murrell at a polling station, Glasgow, 12 December 2019. Photograph: Scott Heppell/APOpinionScottish National party (SNP)We know what former SNP chief Peter Murrell bought with £400,000 of embezzled funds. What I’d like to know is whyGaby HinsliffHis guilty plea means motive will for ever be a mystery.
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