Former SNP chief in handcuffs in Edinburgh court

Former SNP chief in handcuffs in Edinburgh court – watch as court hears the list of items bought

The High Court in Edinburgh heard how Peter Murrell illicitly purchased more than £400,000 from SNP funds. It was done over a 12 year period.

It’s the first time the nation has heard how Murrell, estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, purchased goods including, jewellery, cosmestics, two cars and a motorhome.

The 61-year-old, who served as SNP chief executive for more than 20 years, faces a lengthy jail term after pleading guilty last week.

A statement read out at the court hearing said: “The accused made direct transfers of money and used his party charge card and those of two other staff members to make purchases which were not connected to party business; rather they were for his own use or the use of others”