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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

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

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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

Open letter from Kate Forbes to SNP membership: You know this party needs to be fixed

Kate Forbes has issued an open letter to SNP members who have yet to vote in the party leadership contest.

The National (Scotland)

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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Ash Regan's team discuss court action to pause SNP leadership race amid internal rows

ASH Regan’s campaign is reportedly speaking to lawyers about whether to obtain an interdict to pause the SNP leadership contest following…

The National (Scotland)

SNP head of communications resigns after denying fall in membership figures

Murray Foote had described the reports, later revealed to be fact, as ‘drivel’ but opposition parties say he is ‘fall guy’ for hierarchy

The Guardian - UK

SNP MP calls for inquiry after party's media chief quits amid claims HQ 'lied'

THE SNP’s most senior MP has called for the “broadest possible inquiry” after the party’s chief of communications quit suggesting that he…

The National (Scotland)

SNP communications chief resigns over membership statements

Reports of membership numbers the party attempted to rubbish were later found to be accurate.

The Independent UK

Murray Foote resigns as SNP media chief in row over party membership figures

The comms chief, a former editor of the Daily Record, said he acted in 'good faith' when asked by journalists if the SNP had lost 30,000 members.

Daily Record

Murray Foote resigns as SNP communications chief after membership row

MURRAY Foote, the former Daily Record editor turned SNP chief of communications, has resigned ...

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow councillor who chairs licensing board removed from post over possible standards complaint

It is understood councillors on the board voted five to four in favour of removing Bailie Margaret Morgan, SNP, ahead of a meeting this morning.

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The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond accuses SNP of losing 'probably a lot more than 30,000 members'

Salmond weighed in on the SNP membership row and accused those in his former party of "lying" about the figure

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf vows world-leading renewables hub as Ash Regan meets top civil servant

The SNP contest will conclude on March 27, with Kate Forbes also running to replace Nicola Sturgeon.

The National (Scotland)

The Worst of Westminster: Spring Budget blow for whisky and Sunak's heated pool

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The Independent UK

Aberdeen can be ‘renewable energy capital of the world’, Yousaf says

The SNP leadership contender met offshore industry representatives on Friday.

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The National (Scotland)

Independence would be 'more straightforward' than bungled Brexit, says Kate Forbes

Independence would be “more straightforward” than Brexit if Scotland made the right choices, Kate Forbes has told The National’s podcast.

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon's chief of staff to leave politics when FM steps down

NICOLA Sturgeon’s chief of staff is to leave politics when the First Minister steps down from the top job later this month.

The National (Scotland)

Bute House to close for 'essential repairs' after next first minister installed

As the SNP leadership contest enters its final week, the Scottish Government announced that Nicola Sturgeon’s successor will be without an…

Daily Record

Ash Regan pledges to ‘hit the ground running’ if elected next SNP leader

Regan said she would "reach across party lines" if she was chosen as the next First Minister.

Daily Record

Jeremy Hunt warned benefits crackdown will put people in work at risk of sanctions

Glasgow South West MP Chris Stephens said that 'sanctions do not work, ethically, practically or economically'.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood Weekly podcast: SNP membership figures, Spring Budget and more

Our political reporters discuss the ins and outs of the SNP membership number row in this week's podcast

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian park and ride plan deadline pushed back with bus services to continue

Commuter bus between East Calder and Kirknewton station will continue as the council agrees a new deadline for a car park as a planning condition of the 2,300 new homes at Calderwood. The developers are keen to develop sustainable transport options.

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