Scottish National Party
Coverage of Scottish National Party in the Nexus archive.
- Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy
The Scottish government is considering a proposed moratorium on new datacentre projects, which could challenge the UK’s AI strategy. The Scottish National Party’s national council passed a motion to freeze such projects, now under review by the Scottish government.
- Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy
The Scottish government is considering a moratorium on new datacentres after the Scottish National Party's national council passed a motion to freeze such projects, potentially challenging the UK's AI strategy.
- Scotland: Sturgeon's ex-husband Peter Murrell jailed for 5 years and 3 months
Peter Murrell was sentenced to 5 years and 3 months in prison after pleading guilty to embezzling funds as chief executive of the Scottish National Party. He managed the SNP's finances during his ex-wife Nicola Sturgeon's tenure as Scottish First Minister.
- Former Scottish National Party chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling party funds
Peter Murrell was jailed for over five years after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 of Scottish National Party funds to buy cars, a motorhome, and luxury goods. He is the estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, who resigned in 2023 before being arrested in the probe into the party’s finances and was later cleared of wrongdoing.
- Estranged husband of former Scottish leader sentenced to 5 years and 3 months in prison
Peter Murrell, estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for embezzling over 400,000 pounds from the Scottish National Party to fund a luxury lifestyle. He admitted using party funds to purchase a motorhome, cars, and luxury items like Bremont watches.
- Peter Murrell sentenced to five years for embezzling SNP funds
Peter Murrell was sentenced to five years in prison for embezzling funds from the Scottish National Party (SNP). He is the estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon and pleaded guilty to the charges last month.
- Tory by-election win in Aberdeen vindicates focus on oil and gas jobs
Conservatives won a by-election in Aberdeen, taking the seat from the Scottish National Party. The victory is attributed to their criticism of high taxes and restrictions on new oil and gas exploration.
- Tories beat SNP in Aberdeen South after relentless North Sea oil campaign
The Conservatives defeated the Scottish National Party in the Aberdeen South by-election, focusing on opposition to oil and gas drilling restrictions. The win marked a significant shift in the Scottish seat, with 14,308 Conservative votes compared to 8,258 for the SNP. Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, emphasized North Sea oil as critical to the region's economy.
- Scottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South, ousting SNP
The Scottish Conservatives won the Aberdeen South by-election, defeating the Scottish National Party (SNP). The loss is attributed to voter backlash against the SNP over Peter Murrell’s theft of £400,000 in party funds. SNP’s Stephen Flynn stepped down from the seat to take a position in Holyrood.
- Video games, watches, a motorhome: What was bought in Scottish National Party embezzlement scandal
A former Scottish National Party leader's estranged husband embezzled over 400,000 pounds by creating fake invoices and falsifying records to purchase items like a motorhome, luxury watches, and video games. The individual pleaded guilty to embezzlement and is set for sentencing.
- Motorhome bought by Murrell with stolen SNP money was driven only 4 miles, court told
Peter Murrell bought a £124,550 motorhome using stolen Scottish National Party funds, which was driven only four miles. The vehicle was described as a van in a fake invoice, and luxury items like a silver wine coaster and a robotic lawnmower were listed under false expense categories.
- Peter Murrell bought £3,000 robotic lawnmower and labelled it as 'legal fees' in fake invoices before splurging £23,000 on luxury stationery - as he's brought back to court over £400,000 SNP embezzlement
Peter Murrell used fake invoices to label a £3,000 robotic lawnmower and £23,000 in luxury stationery as legal fees. He faces court over a £400,000 embezzlement case linked to the SNP.
- Scotland’s former leader rejects blame for estranged husband’s embezzlement of party funds
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s former First Minister, denied responsibility for her estranged husband Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of Scottish National Party funds. Murrell pleaded guilty to stealing over 400,000 pounds from the SNP to fund a lavish lifestyle during his tenure as the party’s chief executive. Sturgeon acknowledged it was a mistake to allow Murrell to remain in his role after she became party leader in 2014.
- Scotland’s former leader rejects blame for estranged husband’s embezzlement of party funds
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s former First Minister, denied responsibility for her estranged husband Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of Scottish National Party funds. Murrell pleaded guilty to stealing over 400,000 pounds to fund a lavish lifestyle during his tenure as SNP chief executive. Sturgeon acknowledged it was a mistake to let him remain in the role after she became party leader in 2014.
- Nicola Sturgeon: I feel as if I’m serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit
Nicola Sturgeon says she feels like she is serving a sentence for a crime she did not commit, related to her ex-husband Peter Murrell's admission to embezzling over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party. Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling the sum between 2010 and 2022 to fund a lavish personal lifestyle.
- 'Has Peter Murrell stolen that too?': Chief of scandal-hit SNP mocked over 'cunning plan' for Scottish independence after Downing Street dismisses latest referendum bid
Peter Murrell, leader of the scandal-hit Scottish National Party (SNP), faces mockery over a proposed 'cunning plan' for Scottish independence after the UK government dismissed a recent referendum request. The article highlights political tensions surrounding the SNP's efforts to advance independence despite opposition.
- Nicola Sturgeon under scrutiny over embezzled SNP funds
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s former first minister, faces scrutiny as her ex-husband admitted embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party (SNP) funds. The incident highlights financial misconduct within the political party.
- Humza Yousaf says he hopes Peter Murrell gets ‘hefty’ sentence over embezzlement charges
Humza Yousaf, former Scottish first minister, has called for a 'hefty' jail sentence for Peter Murrell, who pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party. The scandal, which occurred during Yousaf's brief tenure as leader, has cast a 'massive shadow' over his political career.
- SNP accused of ‘embezzling’ voters over Peter Murrell’s theft of party funds
The Scottish National Party (SNP) faces accusations of 'embezzling' voters amid a scandal involving Peter Murrell, its former chief executive, who admitted stealing £400,310.65 from party funds. The controversy overshadowed a motion by John Swinney calling for a second independence referendum.
- Tuesday briefing: With unease at home spreading, what next for Russia’s isolated leader?
Vladimir Putin's approval is declining as Russia's economy struggles and discontent spreads, with the ongoing Ukraine war and scaled-down military parades highlighting his challenges. The article also covers US-Iran tensions, UK political shifts under Rachel Reeves, and a corruption case involving Peter Murrell in Scotland.
- How the SNP survived scandal to keep ruling Scotland
The Scottish National Party (SNP) remains in power in Scotland despite facing scandals and fiscal challenges that hinder efforts to improve public services. Now in its 20th year of governance, the pro-independence party struggles to address economic pressures while maintaining political dominance.
- Ex-Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds
Peter Murrell, a former Scottish National Party leader, pleaded guilty to embezzling funds at the High Court in Edinburgh. The case follows an investigation into the party's financial practices.
- 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.
- This is more than the squalid fall of a greedy little man in Peter Murrell: it is a veritable graveyard of reputations. And no one, atop the SNP, is entirely undefiled...
The article discusses the downfall of Peter Murrell, framing it as a broader collapse of reputations within the Scottish National Party (SNP), suggesting no one in the party is entirely free from blame.
- Scotland: Former SNP chief executive admits embezzling funds
Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, admitted to embezzling approximately £400,000 in party funds to support a lavish lifestyle.
- Scotland: Former SNP executive admits embezzling party funds
Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, admitted embezzling approximately £400,000 from the party to fund a lavish lifestyle.
- The motorhome, video games and toilet seats: The downfall of ex-SNP chief Peter Murrell
Former Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Peter Murrell resigned amid a scandal involving allegations of misuse of public funds for a motorhome, video games, and luxury toilet seats. The controversy led to his downfall and departure from the party.
- Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400,000 from SNP
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive and estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the party. He will be detained until sentencing on June 23.
- Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400,000 from SNP
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive and ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon, pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party to fund a luxurious lifestyle, including a Jaguar car and motorhome. He admitted reduced charges in court after negotiating a deal with prosecutors.
- Peter Murrell has been remanded into custody after pleading GUILTY to embezzling SNP funds
Peter Murrell was remanded into custody after pleading guilty to embezzling funds from the Scottish National Party (SNP). The case highlights financial misconduct within a political organization.
- Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from SNP
Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party (SNP). He appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh as part of the legal proceedings.
- Markets take a collective break but politics continues
Markets are closed due to public holidays, while political developments continue with the appearance of SNP's former CEO Keith Murrell in an Edinburgh court and Colombian voters heading to the polls.
- Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says the future of North Sea industry is in jeopardy... because SNP ministers fear backlash from Greens
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch claims the future of the North Sea industry is at risk due to Scottish National Party (SNP) ministers' reluctance to act, fearing backlash from the Green Party. The statement highlights political tensions over energy policy in the UK.
- Don’t let Farage and Reform divide us, Labour’s Sarwar urges Holyrood leaders
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar warns against focusing on Nigel Farage and Reform UK, aiming to hold the Scottish National Party accountable. Labour tied for second place with Reform UK in the Holyrood elections, securing 17 MSPs. The SNP won a fifth successive victory with 58 MSPs.
- Swinney just won't take no for an answer as he launches ANOTHER bid to break up UK - a day after shedding 400,000 votes in Scottish election
Swinney launches another bid to break up the UK after losing 400,000 votes in the Scottish election. This move comes a day after the election, indicating Swinney's determination. The outcome may significantly impact the UK's political landscape.
- The SNP may have won again but Scottish politics has been upended
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has won again in Scotland, but with a muted victory due to public frustration. Labour tied with Reform for second place, while the Greens claimed a significant result. The outcome is seen as a defeat for Labour, with veteran politicians blaming Downing Street.
- John Swinney declares victory for SNP in Holyrood elections
John Swinney declares victory for the Scottish National Party in the Holyrood elections, with Labour leader Anas Sarwar conceding a comprehensive defeat. The SNP is expected to be the leading party, according to Swinney. Only a handful of results have been confirmed so far.
- Holyrood Election 2026: The count begins with Swinney's SNP likely to fall short of a majority...
The Holyrood Election 2026 count has begun, with Nicola Sturgeon's Scottish National Party likely to fall short of a majority. The election outcome is uncertain, and the results will determine the future of Scotland's government. The SNP is expected to remain a major force in Scottish politics.
- Shamed SNP sex predator Jordan Linden jailed for 18 months for string of offences against young men and boys
Jordan Linden, a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has been jailed for 18 months for a string of offences against young men and boys. The offences were committed by Linden, who is now facing consequences for his actions. The case highlights concerns about sexual predation and abuse of power.
- End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit
Donald Trump announced the removal of US tariffs on Scotch whisky, a decision overshadowed by a political dispute between Scottish Labour and SNP leaders over credit. The move, made during King Charles and Queen Camilla's US visit, was welcomed by the whisky industry and business leaders.