John Swinney reveals 'personal horror' over Peter Murrell's embezzlement of SNP funds

John Swinney denies 'sweeping Murrell scandal under carpet'

Opposition MSPs have criticised the first minister and ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon following Peter Murrell's guilty plea.

Sturgeon had ‘remarkable lack of curiosity’ over SNP finances, former MP claims

Former SNP MP Joanna Cherry hit out at Nicola Sturgeon after the former first minister’s ex-husband admitted embezzling £400,000 from the party.

‘Gutted’ Swinney apologises to SNP members but ‘never suspected’ Murrell’s crime

The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister spoke about his ‘level of personal horror’ over Peter Murrell’s actions.

Length of SNP finances investigation was ‘crucial’, senior officer says

An assistant chief constable at Police Scotland defended aspects of Operation Branchform. A senior Police Scotland officer has defended the length of the criminal investigation into the SNP’s finances, saying the time taken was “crucial” given its complexity. Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said Peter Murrell had “abused his privileged position with access to Scottish National Party funds to divert cash into his own accounts and bankrol…

Swinney reveals 'personal horror' over Peter Murrell's embezzlement of SNP funds

John Swinney has apologised to SNP members impacted by Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of party funds and donations

John Swinney reacts to Peter Murrell conviction for embezzlement of SNP funds

John Swinney said he is “horrified” by Peter Murrell’s admission of embezzling SNP funds and said Murrell alone is responsible for his crimes.