Former Scottish National Party chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling party funds (opens original article in a new tab)

Former Scottish National Party chief Peter Murrell was jailed for five years and three months after admitting to embezzling over £400,000 in party funds to purchase vehicles and luxury items. His estranged wife, Nicola Sturgeon, was cleared of wrongdoing in a related investigation.

• Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for five years and three months for embezzling £400,310 from party funds
• Murrell used funds to buy cars, motorhome, and luxury goods between 2010 and 2023
• Nicola Sturgeon, Murrell's estranged wife, was cleared of wrongdoing in a separate financial probe