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France's Viginum accuses Israeli-linked BlackCore of running a coordinated disinformation operation against Scotland's First Minister John Swinney and the SNP ahead of the Holyrood election, using hundreds of inauthentic accounts to push comments on Swinney's and SNP posts; the SNP won the election and Swinney was re-elected, while BlackCore's actions are under scrutiny and Israel's embassy awaits France's findings.
Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney rejected calls for a Holyrood inquiry into Peter Murrell after he admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP; Anas Sarwar urged a probe into SNP culture, but Swinney said a five-year police investigation suffices as Murrell awaits sentencing, while Nicola Sturgeon denies wrongdoing and the government focuses on core priorities.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney condemned reports of a staff member secretly recording an SNP MSP, calling the conduct completely unacceptable, amid claims of bugging in late 2023, with the SNP emphasizing staff management is a matter for individual MSPs and the Scottish Parliament.