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Police investigation 'could weaken SNP's election chances', top pollster warns

Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon's husband, was charged with embezzlement related to SNP funds and appeared in court on Thursday without entering a plea.
Trust in the SNP's finances has been affected by Operation Branchform, which may hinder the party's campaign for the upcoming Holyrood Election, according to polling expert Sir John Curtice.
The SNP's membership has decreased significantly from over 100,000 to 58,940, reflecting major financial issues after losing 39 MPs, posing challenges in raising funds.
An SNP spokeswoman stated that polls indicate strong support for the party under John Swinney's leadership despite ongoing trust issues regarding finances.

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Nicola Sturgeon's husband appears in court on embezzlement charge amid SNP finance probe

Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell has appeared in court on an embezzlement charge.

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sturgeon's Husband Peter Murrell Appears in Court Charged With Embezzlement

Nicola Sturgeon’s Peter Murrell has appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff court today charged with one count of embezzlement. He made no plea and was granted

15 days ago

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Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband in court charged with embezzlement

Peter Murrell charged in April last year as part of a long-running investigation into SNP party finances

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Nicola Sturgeon no longer a suspect in SNP finances investigation

The former first minister's husband Peter Murrell has appeared in court charged with embezzlement.

15 days ago·United Kingdom

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Peter Murrell appears in court after charge of embezzlement

EX-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court following a charge of embezzlement.

15 days ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Operation Branchform: Police end Sturgeon investigation as Murrell appears in court

Police Scotland has ended its investigation into Nicola Sturgeon and Colin Beattie. The news came after ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell appeared in court…

15 days ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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