Sturgeon wishes she had not kept Murrell on as SNP chief executive
Summary
Nicola Sturgeon said she regrets keeping Peter Murrell as the SNP chief executive when she became party leader in 2014. Murrell admitted to stealing over £400,000 from the SNP and was remanded in custody awaiting sentencing.Key Facts
- Nicola Sturgeon became SNP leader in 2014 and kept Peter Murrell as chief executive.
- Murrell embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP over 12 years, starting in 2010.
- Murrell used party funds to buy luxury goods, jewelry, cars, and a motorhome.
- Murrell pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing on 23 June.
- Police Scotland investigated the case under Operation Branchform starting in 2021.
- Sturgeon said keeping Murrell was her decision, but she is not responsible for his crime.
- Sturgeon described feeling deceived and betrayed by Murrell, who is also her estranged husband.
- First Minister John Swinney rejected calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the case.
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