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Peter Murrell

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

The latest political storm to hit the SNP will not derail independence movement, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Wee Ginger Dug: The independence cause will always be buffeted by storms

Humza Yousaf said he would never be deterred from making the case for Scottish independence

Humza Yousaf encourages voters to attend Scottish independence rally

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First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking to media on Friday, April 19

Humza Yousaf speaks after former SNP chief executive charged by police

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Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling party funds

'A shock': SNP and Tories issue statements after Peter Murrell charged by police

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Peter Murrell has resigned his membership of the SNP

Peter Murrell resigns SNP membership following embezzlement charge

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Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement

Peter Murrell pictured at his home in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire

TIMELINE Everything we know so far about SNP police probe as Peter Murrell re-arrested

Peter Murrell made two loans of £7500 to the party in 2018

EXPLAINER Contempt of Court: Why police urged caution after charging Peter Murrell

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Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon with her husband Peter Murrell

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell re-arrested as police probe party finances

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell have been married since 2010

Who is Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell?

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Nicola Sturgeon's senior leadership team have reportedly been questioned by police

Members of Nicola Sturgeon's Cabinet interviewed by police in finance probe

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Officers from Police Scotland leave the headquarters of the SNP in Edinburgh

'Whole of SNP would like to see end of Operation Branchform', says Humza Yousaf

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Staff at SNP headquarters are set to be re-interviewed by police as part of Operation Branchform, it has been reported

SNP headquarter staff set to be re-interviewed by police in party finance probe

Peter Murrell made two loans of £7500 to the party in 2018

Peter Murrell loans to SNP should have been declared earlier, watchdog says

Iain Livingstone said the two-year investigation was 'entirely legitimate'

Iain Livingstone: 'The sooner the SNP investigation ends, the better'

The Crown Office has said that Police Scotland have not reported any Operation Branchform cases for 'consideration of prosecution'

Crown Office confirm police have not reported any cases for prosecution in SNP probe

Nicola Sturgeon was immediately identified as the person in question when she was arrested

COMMENT Andrew Tickell: Why some people arrested are less likely to find their names in print

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Police Scotland's outgoing chief constable has said suggestions Nicola Sturgeon was tipped off about her husband's arrest are 'outrageous'

'Outrageous': Police chief hits back at suggestion of Nicola Sturgeon arrest tip-off

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Police descended on Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home in April

EXCLUSIVE SNP MP says forensic tent outside Nicola Sturgeon home unusual

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A police car outside the home of former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, in Uddingtson, Glasgow, following her arrest on Sunday

SNP MSP alleges police and media 'collusion' over Nicola Sturgeon arrest coverage

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In a statement on social media, Sturgeon said she believed she was innocent 'beyond doubt'

Nicola Sturgeon paying own legal fees amid police probe, SNP say

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Former justice secretary and Alba MP Kenny MacAskill has called for an inquiry into the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Crown Office dismisses allegations of search warrant delay in SNP inquiry

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Humza Yousaf said the investigation into the SNP has caused him 'frustration' since entering office

Humza Yousaf: I couldn't believe Peter Murrell's 'gut-wrenching' arrest

Murray Foote said he believes no charges will be brought against anyone within SNP following the police investigation into the party's finances

Former SNP communications chief predicts 'no charges' will follow police probe

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Douglas Ross will push for a statement on the turmoil engulfing the SNP

Tories to push for SNP statement on party’s financial situation

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Officers outside Nicola Sturgeon's house while they were searching her house

Nicola Sturgeon house raid 'would never have happened to a prime minister'

Nicola Sturgeon faced questions from the media at Holyrood with her former deputy John Swinney alongside her

Nicola Sturgeon on the police investigation, auditors and state of the SNP

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Stephen Gethins said the SNP remain a powerful force and their core messages stil resonate in Scotland despite a probe into the party's finances

Stephen Gethins: 'The SNP has time to change the narrative'

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Officers from Police Scotland leaving the home of former chief executive of the SNP Peter Murrell

COMMENT Five things to remember amid the police probe into SNP finances

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The First Minister talking to reporters post-FMQs

SNP still has 'outstanding balance' owed to Peter Murrell, says Humza Yousaf

SNP must 'absolutely get our house in order', says Deputy FM Shona Robison

SNP must 'absolutely get our house in order', says Deputy FM Shona Robison

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The former finance secretary spoke in her first broadcast interview since losing the leadership election.

Kate Forbes says SNP facing 'critical moment' with decisive action needed

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Jeremy Vine latest to repeat false claim about Sturgeon’s garden

Jeremy Vine latest to repeat false claim about Sturgeon’s garden

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Former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon speaking to the media outside her home in Uddingston, Glasgow

Tories step up demands for Nicola Sturgeon to be suspended from SNP

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SNP membership is up, MPs have claimed, despite ongoing controversy surrounding the party

EXCLUSIVE SNP MPs claim membership 'up' amid police probe into party finances

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Officers from Police Scotland entering the headquarters of the Scottish National Party

COMMENT Joanna Cherry: Those of us with questions about SNP finances were never answered

SNP president Michael Russell (left) and former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

Michael Russell replaced as interim SNP chief amid hunt for Peter Murrell replacement

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A motorhome reportedly seized from outside Peter Murrell's mother's house was intended for campaigning

Motorhome 'seized by police' was to be SNP campaign bus

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Former BBC journalists Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis

News Agents podcast quietly edits episode title after false Nicola Sturgeon claim

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Humza Yousaf said he only found out about the party's lack of auditors when he was elected as leader

Humza Yousaf 'really keen' to set up regional assemblies on independence

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Michelle Thomson, who ran Kate Forbes’ leadership campaign, said Humza Yousaf deserved the full support of the party

Michelle Thomson: SNP members 'shocked' by police investigation

Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf were among those depicted in the cartoon

EXCLUSIVE 'Unhinged': Cartoon depicting SNP figures on crosses faces backlash

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Police searched the home of Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon for two days

Daily Mail journalist 'appalled' by scale of Peter Murrell search

Jim Murphy (centre) has been dubbed 'desperate' for a comparison of Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern

Jim Murphy branded 'desperate' for Nicola Sturgeon-Jacinda Ardern attack

The FM is aiming to recruit a new Scottish Government spin doctor

Humza Yousaf to recruit new Scottish Government spin doctor

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Officers from Police Scotland leaving the home of former chief executive of the SNP Peter Murrell

Police end search of home of Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon

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Officers from Police Scotland outside the home of former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Peter Murrell, in Uddingston, Glasgow, after he was

comment Richard Walker: Murrell raid made me worried about independence, and the truth

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Police still at Murrell's home following arrest and release on Wednesday

RECAP: Police search continues at Peter Murrell's home following release

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said it was a 'shock' to see a police tent and barriers erected outside Peter Murrell's house

Stephen Flynn 'shocked' at scale of police operation in Peter Murrell arrest

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Officers from Police Scotland outside the home of former chief executive of the Scottish National Party Peter Murrell

THE JOUKER The media had a field day with Peter Murrell's arrest, and now they're on the hunt

Police Scotland outside the home of Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell

EXCLUSIVE ‘Did SNP leadership race affect timing of Peter Murrell arrest?’ SNP MP asks

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Matheson said the Scottish Government wouldn't be giving a 'running commentary' on the investigation into the SNP's finances

Scottish Government won't be giving 'running commentary' on SNP finance probe

SNP backers on social media have begun rallying people to give their money to the party following the arrest of former chief executive Peter Murrell

SNP supporters call for donations to party after Peter Murrell arrest

Nicola Sturgeon pulled out of the event, with Mairi McAllan set to replace her

Nicola Sturgeon pulls out of climate change event amidst Murrell investigation

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