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More protests after Belfast stabbing ‘ill-advised’ – Swinney

Two officers and three members of the public were injured in disorder in Glasgow on Tuesday night.

Evening Standard

SNP and Greens have final chance to back Murrell probe, says Labour

Labour will force a vote on a parliamentary inquiry on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Spokesman refuses to say if Swinney would give evidence on Murrell to MPs

The First Minister’s spokesman was pressed on the prospect of the Scottish Affairs Committee holding an inquiry into the case.

Evening Standard

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Murrell inquiry could help ‘restore public trust’ in politics, Labour claims

The party will force a vote at Holyrood this week on its call for a parliamentary probe into the actions of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

Chris Hoy on redefining late-stage cancer: ‘There’s plenty of life left in us’

Speaking to the Press Association on Friday, Sir Chris Hoy said he was ‘doing fine’.

Evening Standard

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.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026 programme revealed with 3649 shows and all the dates

The programme for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been launched, detailing 3649 shows across 258 venues

The National (Scotland)

Fringe programme launches featuring ‘notable increase’ in overseas performers

This year’s event features shows on topics including artificial intelligence, the manosphere, cults and social class.

Evening Standard

How donors feel about the SNP's 'ring-fenced' £600k independence fund being spent

We spoke to current and former SNP members who donated to the fund – as well as the general public who donated – about how they feel about the…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens announce frontbench MSPs – see full list

The Scottish Greens have announced their frontbench team, giving key roles to a number of new MSPs

The National (Scotland)

Former MSP attends court over drink-driving allegations

It is alleged Colin Smyth drove dangerously and caused multiple crashes in central Edinburgh on November 2 last year.

Evening Standard

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

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

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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’.

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Murrell bought motorhome and robotic lawnmower with party donations, court told

More details of Murrell’s embezzlement were revealed as he returned to court.

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Peter Murrell returns to court after £400,000 SNP embezzlement admission

Judge Lord Young will hear the prosecution ‘narrative’ when the case calls on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Peter Murrell to return to court after £400,000 SNP embezzlement admission

Judge Lord Young will hear the prosecution ‘narrative’ when the case calls on Tuesday.

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Balmoral ‘a uniquely special place in the hearts of the royal family’, says King

The Aberdeenshire estate has become a favourite summer retreat for the family.

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King Charles pays tribute to ‘uniquely special’ Balmoral where Queen Elizabeth spent her final days

The Aberdeenshire estate has become a favourite summer retreat for the family

The National (Scotland)

Lawrence Shankland can be Scotland's main man and fire national side to glory

Kenny McLean believes that long-time friend and Rangers new boy Lawrence Shankland has what it takes to lead the line for Scotland at the World Cup.

Evening Standard

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.

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Nicola Sturgeon says Murrell has never explained his embezzlement crimes to her

Ms Sturgeon said Peter Murrell told her before the court hearing that he was going to plead guilty.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon: ‘I feel I am serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit’

Her estranged husband admitted embezzling money from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon: I will not apologise for my estranged husband’s crimes

Sturgeon, who has insisted she knew nothing of her estranged husband Peter Murrell’s crimes, said she feels she is ‘serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit’

Evening Standard

Scotland has ‘trust’ in SNP, insists Swinney after Murrell embezzlement plea

Peter Murrell is set to be sentenced in June, the same month the SNP faces by-election contests in Aberdeen South and in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

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