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”
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Fascinating to learn how #PeterMurrell used #SNP funds to illicitly buy goods the list was read out in court in Edinburgh view here wp.me/p4BB8h-1B8L among them campervan, jewellery, two cars #ynuktv #embezzlement
— yournewsuktv (@yournewsuktv.bsky.social) 2 June 2026 at 17:11
