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  1. Peter Murrell, associated with Nicola Sturgeon, was accused of embezzling over £400k from the SNP party.
  2. Allegations of financial crimes involving Peter Murrell are being discussed, with new claims about SNP culture and political resistance to inquiry.

John Swinney led the SNP through a governance crisis while facing renewed calls for a parliamentary inquiry regarding the party's financial issues.

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John Swinney led the SNP through a governance crisis while facing renewed calls for a parliamentary inquiry regarding the party's financial issues.

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  1. The SNP has submitted its party accounts for independent scrutiny regarding financial issues that arose during the leadership tenure.Sub-event
  2. John Swinney's refusal to cooperate with inquiries into SNP financial issues is escalating scrutiny to Westminster.Sub-event
  3. Scottish Conservative leader criticized John Swinney's timing amid a party fraud scandal involving Peter Murrell.Sub-event
  4. Swinney faces renewed calls for a parliamentary inquiry amid the SNP's governance crisis and Murrell's embezzlement.1 source
  5. Swinney faces pressure over referendum plans amid ongoing financial credibility issues.1 source
  6. Swinney criticized for blocking financial probe as Murrell is accused of spending party funds on luxury goods.1 source
  7. Police investigated Murrell's embezzlement, while Swinney led the party facing governance scrutiny.1 source

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Within Peter Murrell, associated with Nicola Sturgeon, was accused of embezzling over £400k from the SNP party.

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