- Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling SNP funds, while Anas Sarwar criticized the party's governance failures.
- Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling SNP funds, while Anas Sarwar criticized the party's governance failures.
- Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling SNP funds, while Anas Sarwar criticized the party's governance failures.
- Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling SNP funds, while Anas Sarwar criticized the party's governance failures.
Political scrutiny of Peter Murrell's tenure and challenges to the SNP's standing in Scotland.
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Updated Aug 15
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What happened
Political scrutiny of Peter Murrell's tenure and challenges to the SNP's standing in Scotland.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.MSPs challenged the First Minister, prompting calls for government reform due to Murrell's embezzlement.1 source
Complaint from David Henry (linked to SNP) triggers investigation into Peter Murrell.1 source
- Investigations into Peter Murrell's alleged theft are underway, involving letters from Patricia Ferguson to Westminster officials, Commons inquiries, and consideration of a Scottish Parliament inquiry.Sub-event
- Dennis Canavan questioned Peter Murrell regarding allegations of embezzlement while serving as a parliamentarian at Westminster.Sub-event
- Political tensions arise in Glasgow and Greenock as Malcolm Offord urges John Swinney to adjust housing rules.Sub-event
Swinney responded to Sarwar during First Minister’s Questions.1 source
Labour challenges the SNP's political standing, prompting John Swinney to defend the party's reputation.1 source
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The entities involved
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Peter Murrell
economist (University of Maryland)
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Anas Sarwar
Leader of the Scottish Labour Party
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John Swinney
Scottish politician (born 1964)
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