Murrell police charge ‘incredibly difficult’ – Sturgeon

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has described allegations that her husband embezzled funds from the SNP as an “incredibly difficult time”.

Peter Murrell, a former chief executive of the party, was charged on Thursday by police.

Current first minister Humza Yousaf described the case as “very serious”.

He also said it was “right” that Mr Murrell had resigned his membership of the SNP.

Mr Murrell had spent 22 years as the party’s chief executive.

He was previously arrested as a suspect on 5 April 2023 before being released without charge.

He was arrested then charged on Thursday after further questioning by officers investigating SNP funding and finances as part of Operation Branchform.

Ms Sturgeon spoke to the media as she left the home she shares with her husband in Glasgow.

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