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John Swinney gesturing with his hands during a speech

SNP in talks with taxman over VAT linked to Murrell purchases, Swinney reveals

The First Minister said his party had started talks with HMRC in the wake of former chief executive Peter Murrell embezzling more than £400,000.

By Katrine Bussey, Craig Paton and Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland political staff · 4 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

SNP to seek to recoup cash embezzled by former chief executive Murrell

Peter Murrell admitted last week to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party over a period of 12 years.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 4 Jun 2026 · 3 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

Side view of a large motorhome in a garage

Scotland

Peter Murrell case £124,550 motorhome had just four miles on clock when seized

The former SNP chief executive spent a significant part of the funds he stole from the party on three vehicles.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 2 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

Kenneth Gibson vows to ‘rattle cages’ as Holyrood’s new Presiding Officer

The MSP said his rivals only offered ‘cosmetic’ changes as he pledged to sway the balance of power from the Government back to MSPs.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 28 May 2026 · 3 min read

Murrell bought pendant with embezzled funds

Scotland

Murrell told jeweller ‘I’m the man with the money’ – reports

Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzlement.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 26 May 2026 · 3 min read

Nicola Sturgeon adjusting her glasses as she speaks

Scotland

Sturgeon ‘had no suspicion’ personal items were purchased with SNP funds

The former first minister of Scotland said she was not aware of many of the items being purchased by Peter Murrell.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 25 May 2026 · 2 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

John Swinney standing in front of the SNP group

Scotland

Swinney to be sworn in as First Minister and appoint Cabinet

John Swinney will be sworn in at the Court of Session on Wednesday.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 20 May 2026 · 2 min read

Exterior view of the Scottish Parliament building

Scotland

Rebalancing business rates must be top priority for new minister, says SNP MSP

Firms across Scotland have raised concerns about a recent revaluation of business rates.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 19 May 2026 · 2 min read

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

Scotland

John Swinney confident he has the votes to retain post as first minister

The vote to appoint the leader of the Scottish Government will take place on Tuesday.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 18 May 2026 · 2 min read