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    Nicola Sturgeon breaks silence after husband Peter Murrell charged over SNP finances

    by Alex Ross Apr 19, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

    Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has broken her silence hours after her husband was charged in connection with embezzlement of SNP funds.

    Police Scotland confirmed on Thursday evening that Peter Murrell, the party’s former chief executive for 22 years, had been arrested and charged over the investigation.

    The 59-year-old as a suspect last year, before being released without charge. On Thursday, he membership of the SNP, which has been urged to cooperate with the police investigation.

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