Sturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, says former MP
Summary
A former Scottish National Party (SNP) MP, Joanna Cherry, has called for an independent investigation into how Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, was able to steal more than £400,000 from the party. Cherry criticized former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for not showing enough concern about the party’s finances and for blocking efforts to look into the matter.Key Facts
- Peter Murrell admitted to embezzling over £400,000 from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.
- Joanna Cherry first raised financial concerns in 2019 about money meant for an independence referendum.
- Cherry said the party’s leadership, including Nicola Sturgeon, showed little interest in investigating the finances.
- Cherry and other SNP members who tried to ask questions faced resistance and were removed from positions.
- Nicola Sturgeon was arrested during the investigation but was not charged and denies knowing about the theft.
- Cherry resigned from SNP leadership roles due to lack of transparency and poor financial governance.
- Cherry wants a formal and independent inquiry into why attempts to investigate were blocked.
- Peter Murrell is scheduled to be sentenced in June for the embezzlement.
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