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Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell resigns as SNP chief executive

Mr Murrell’s resignation follows the departure of media chief Murray Foote.

The Independent UK

Scottish National Party chief executive quits after membership numbers dispute

The chief executive of the pro-independence Scottish National Party (SNP), Peter Murrell, said on Saturday that he was resigning with immediate effect after accepting blame for the public being misled about the number of SNP members.

Reuters

SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell resigns with immediate effect amid membership numbers row

It comes as reports suggested Nicola Sturgeon's husband was faced with a vote of no confidence from party members.

Daily Record

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SNP chief executive Peter Murrell resigns amid party turmoil

SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has resigned amid the possibility of a no confience vote.

Evening Standard

Peter Murrell resigns as SNP chief executive with immediate effect

PETER Murrell, the SNP’s chief executive and Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, has resigned after 20 years with immediate effect.

The National (Scotland)

Forbes says ‘extraordinary turmoil’ in SNP amid reports of Murrell challenge

Peter Murrell is reportedly facing demands from members of the party’s ruling body to set a date for his departure.

The Independent UK

Peter Murrell called on for exit date by end of day or face a no confidence motion

THE SNP internal body has asked Peter Murrell to confirm his exit date as chief executive by the end of the day - or face a no confidence motion.

The National (Scotland)

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SNP minister Michael Matheson rejects 'wild conspiracy theories' in party leadership race

EXCLUSIVE: Matheson, one of the first senior Nationalists to endorse Humza Yousaf, said SNP members wanted to maintain a "socially progressive agenda".

Daily Record

Kate Forbes and Ash Regan unite to demand the SNP reveals its membership numbers

The joint letter has put pressure on Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell, chief executive of the SNP, to publish how many members have a vote in the leadership contest.

Daily Record

SNP leadership challengers urge party chief Peter Murrell to publish membership data

ASH Regan has written to SNP chief executive Peter Murrell asking him to release key information about the party’s membership and the leadership…

The National (Scotland)

The post-Sturgeon SNP is washing its dirty linen in public. That could be the best thing for it

The combative contest means issues are being discussed, the independence debate has been normalised and possible leaders are being tested, says journalist and campaigner Lesley Riddoch

The Guardian - UK

Kate Forbes insists she 'trusts' election process as backer hints at rigged ballot

Alex Neil, a Forbes backer, said there should be “no more deceit” in the leadership race to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

The National (Scotland)

Ash Regan in SNP leadership contest ‘to win it’

The former Scottish government minister is seen as an outsider in the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and First Minister.

The Independent UK

Labour calls for SNP to ensure race to find Nicola Sturgeon successor is free from 'corruption'

Jackie Baillie has written to SNP chief executive Peter Murrell to ask if the results of the leadership ballot would be published "in full".

Daily Record

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SNP boss answers claims about pyjama drama in his party which is being questioned by police over alleged fraud

SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was seen for the first time in months yesterday to be questioned over concerns about voting for the new party leader and an investigation over £600,000 of funds.

The Independent UK

SNP accused of conducting leadership hustings in ‘secrecy’

Labour and Tories criticised the SNP decision to exclude journalists from events taking place in the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon.

The National (Scotland)

Independent firm will oversee SNP leadership contest

AN independent firm is set to oversee the SNP leadership election amid criticism of Peter Murrell’s supposed role in the contest.

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf would introduce universal childcare for one and two-year-olds if he becomes First Minister

EXCLUSIVE: He said the rollout of the policy would be part of his first Budget

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The Independent UK

No need for election after new FM chosen, says Yousaf

Humza Yousaf rejected being labelled the continuity candidate but praised outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

The Independent UK

Ash Regan committed to SNP even if leadership bid fails

She has been a frequent critic of SNP policy and leadership in recent months.

Daily Record

Cops quizzed senior SNP members over fraud allegations days before Nicola Sturgeon's resignation

Former treasurer Douglas Chapman spoke to detectives and other key figures were contacted in connection with the probe.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon’s husband running SNP leadership race ‘a conflict of interest’ – Regan

SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan officially launched her campaign on Friday.

The National (Scotland)

The most BIZARRE bookies options to replace Nicola Sturgeon

TIPS are flying in for who might be the next first minister of Scotland following the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record

Joanna Cherry calls for Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell to resign as SNP chief executive

The MP for Edinburgh South West said that Murrell should make way for a "neutral caretaker CEO".

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon dodges question on ‘missing’ £600,000 campaign funds

Departing Scottish first minister refuses to be drawn on investigation into SNP’s accounts

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