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Estranged husband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement from party

Peter Murrell, estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party (SNP) to fund a lavish lifestyle, including purchasing a motorhome, cars, and luxury goods. He was remanded into custody after admitting the crimes in Edinburgh's High Court.

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