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Joanna Cherry

Up to courts to decide if Sturgeon has to give back Murrell gifts, Swinney says

Peter Murrell is set to face legal action to recover the more than £400,000 he embezzled from the SNP.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 8 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Ex-Sturgeon aide calls for independent inquiry into Murrell embezzlement case

Noel Dolan said a leading lawyer from outside Scotland should investigate.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 3 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

John Swinney standing while speaking in Holyrood

Scotland

SNP is a safe place for whistleblowers, says Swinney amid Murrell case fallout

Some who previously spoke out with concerns around the party’s finances claim to have been ‘demonised’.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 3 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

John Swinney: ‘Fundamental flaw’ in Sturgeon and Murrell having top SNP roles

Nicola Sturgeon was Scotland’s first minister from 2014 to 2023 while Peter Murrell was SNP chief executive from 2001 to 2023.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 31 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Sturgeon: I didn’t shut down people raising concerns about SNP finances

Scotland’s former first minister said critics were saying things about her that were ‘not true’.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 29 May 2026 · 5 min read

John Swinney wearing a hard hat and wearing a high-vis jacket

Scotland

Swinney rejects calls for independent inquiry into Murrell SNP embezzlement

Former Scottish health secretary Alex Neil has joined those demanding a probe be carried out into the party’s processes.

By Katrine Bussey and Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland political staff · 27 May 2026 · 5 min read

Scotland

Former SNP cabinet secretary calls for independent inquiry into party finances

Former SNP MSP Alex Neil added his voice to calls for an independent investigation to be carried out after Peter Murrell embezzled more than £400,00...

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 27 May 2026 · 3 min read

John Swinney and Joanna Cherry on the campaign trail

Scotland

John Swinney should resign as SNP leader, says Joanna Cherry

Speaking after Peter Murrell admitted embezzlement, the former SNP MP called for Stephen Flynn to replace the First Minister.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 25 May 2026 · 4 min read