Allegations of financial crimes involving Peter Murrell are being discussed, with new claims about SNP culture and political resistance to inquiry.
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Allegations of financial crimes involving Peter Murrell are being discussed, with new claims about SNP culture and political resistance to inquiry.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- John Swinney led the SNP through a governance crisis while facing renewed calls for a parliamentary inquiry regarding the party's financial issues.Sub-event
Sarwar alleges SNP culture enabled Murrell's financial crimes; Swinney rejects calls for inquiry.1 source
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Peter Murrell, associated with Nicola Sturgeon, was accused of embezzling over £400k from the SNP party.Also in this story
- Peter Murrell was convicted in Edinburgh for serving as the chief executive of the Scottish National Party.
- Police Scotland is investigating a scandal involving the fraudulent use of party funds by individuals associated with Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell.
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Peter Murrell
economist (University of Maryland)
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John Swinney
Scottish politician (born 1964)
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Anas Sarwar
Leader of the Scottish Labour Party