SNP finances under scrutiny as Cherry accuses Sturgeon of oversight amid Murrell embezzlement
TL;DR
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admitted embezzling about £400,000 from the SNP, prompting calls for an independent inquiry into party finances. Joanna Cherry accused Nicola Sturgeon of a remarkable lack of curiosity about governance, saying attempts to scrutinize funds were frustrated and that concerns raised in 2019 about a ring-fenced referendum fund were not properly addressed. Sturgeon says she had no knowledge of Murrell’s crimes, while SNP leaders acknowledged the breach of trust and pledged accountability.
- Sturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, Cherry says BBC
- Peter Murrell sentence: How long could former SNP chief executive spend in prison? BBC
- SNP accused of ‘embezzling’ voters over Peter Murrell’s theft of party funds The Guardian
- Estranged husband of former Scottish leader admits $540K embezzlement of party funds AP News
- Sturgeon ‘must come clean’ on what she knew about husband’s £400k theft The Telegraph
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