Scotland's government may consider a moratorium on new datacenters, a move that could jeopardize the UK's AI strategy. The SNP national council passed a motion to freeze projects lacking planning permission, citing "overdevelopment" and environmental concerns.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell sentenced to 5 years 3 months for embezzling over £400,000 from the party. The funds were used for luxury purchases over 12 years, concealed by falsifying records. Nicola Sturgeon, Murrell's ex-wife, was cleared of wrongdoing after a police investigation.
Former SNP chief Peter Murrell was sentenced to over five years in prison for embezzling around £400,000 in party funds to purchase luxury items, including a motorhome and cars. He pleaded guilty to the charges, which spanned from 2010 to 2023. His estranged wife, Nicola Sturgeon, was previously cleared of any wrongdoing in the investigation.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for embezzling over £400,000 from the party. The funds were used to purchase vehicles and luxury goods. Murrell is the estranged husband of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon.
Peter Murrell, former CEO of the Scottish National Party and husband of Nicola Sturgeon, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for embezzling over £400,000. He admitted to the crime, which he committed over 12 years, using the stolen funds for luxury items. Murrell covered his tracks through false accounting and falsified invoices.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has lost the Aberdeen South seat to the Scottish Conservatives in a by-election, with Douglas Lumsden winning by 6,050 votes. The result is seen as a referendum on the North Sea oil and gas industry.
The Conservatives secured a significant victory in the Aberdeen South by-election, ousting the Scottish National Party. The Tories' campaign focused heavily on loosening restrictions for oil and gas drilling, a key issue for local jobs.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has lost the Aberdeen South seat to the Scottish Conservatives in a surprise by-election result. The seat was previously considered safe for the SNP.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has lost the Aberdeen South seat to the Scottish Conservatives in a surprise by-election result. The Tories invested heavily in the constituency, focusing on North Sea oil and gas. The defeat may be linked to voter backlash over party fund theft.
The Aberdeen South by-election is a tight contest between the SNP and Conservatives, largely focused on North Sea oil and gas policy. Job losses and energy security claims are central, with the Tories advocating for extraction and the SNP navigating between jobs and renewables.
France's cybersecurity agency Viginum has accused Israeli tech company BlackCore of orchestrating a digital interference campaign targeting Scottish First Minister John Swinney and the Scottish government during recent elections. The firm allegedly used proxy social media accounts to spread disinformation, with similar operations noted in France, New York, Togo, and Angola. The sponsor behind BlackCore's actions remains unidentified.
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, bought a £124,550 motorhome with embezzled party funds, driving it only four miles. He falsified records to hide the purchase and stocked it with luxury goods. The vehicle remained unused for over two years before police seizure.
The Aberdeen South by-election on June 18 is a pivotal contest on North Sea oil politics. Reform UK and Scottish Conservatives are campaigning on reviving oil and gas production, challenging the SNP's net zero commitments. The outcome could signal a wider debate on the economic burden of net zero ahead of a UK general election.
Peter Murrell, ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon, pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party. He admitted using the funds for personal purchases and will be sentenced in June.
Peter Murrell used over £100,000 of Scottish National Party funds to purchase luxury vehicles, high-end pens, watches, coffee machines, and entertainment items, including a Jaguar iPace and a motorhome. He also bought gaming consoles and DVDs.
Peter Murrell, ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon, pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party. He admitted using the funds for personal purchases, including vehicles and luxury goods. Murrell's plea concludes a five-year investigation.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party. He admitted reduced charges in court after nearly £60,000 was deleted from the indictment. The judge called it a "gross breach of trust" and remanded him into custody.
Scottish Labour leader says he aims to hold SNP to account after his party tied for second with Reform in electionsUK politics live – latest updatesThe Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, has warned other Scottish political leaders not to spend the next Holyrood parliament “shouting about Nigel Farage”, saying his job is to ensure there is a credible opposition at Holyrood “that holds the SNP’s feet to the fire”.While the Scottish National party won a fifth successive Holyrood victory and ended up with 58 MSPs, Labour had its worst result since devolution in 1999, tying for second place with Reform UK as both parties secured 17 MSPs. Continue reading...
SNP leader wants to ensure voices of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ‘are heard loud and clear’John Swinney has said he plans to work with the nationalist first ministers in Wales and Northern Ireland in a coordinated opposition to Labour’s policies on the cost of living and UK government spending.The Scottish National party leader said he had spoken to Michelle O’Neill, the Sinn Féin first minister of Northern Ireland, on Friday night after she had called to congratulate him on his party’s “emphatic” victory in the Holyrood elections. Continue reading...
Public frustration gave the SNP a muted victory, while Labour tied with Reform for second and the Greens claimed a ‘seismic’ resultLong before the final votes were counted in Scotland, veteran Labour politicians said it was a defeat made in Downing Street.When the Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, strode into the Glasgow count arena on Friday afternoon flanked by sombre-faced activists, the scene was a mirror image to the same venue in 2024, when his resurgent party won 36 seats from the Scottish National party, playing a significant part in Keir Starmer’s landslide victory. Continue reading...
Amid public apathy and frustration, Labour and Reform tie for second behind the SNP, while Greens claim ‘seismic’ fourth placeLong before the final votes were counted in Scotland, veteran Labour politicians said it was a defeat made in Downing Street.When the Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, strode into the Glasgow count arena on Friday afternoon flanked by sombre-faced activists, the scene was a mirror image to the same venue in 2024, when his resurgent party won 36 seats from the Scottish National party, playing a significant part in Keir Starmer’s landslide victory. Continue reading...
Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, concedes his party was comprehensively beatenElection 2026 live: latest news updatesFull results from England, Scotland and WalesJohn Swinney, the Scottish National party leader, has challenged Keir Starmer to show “greater respect” to the Scottish government after winning the Holyrood elections by a comfortable margin.The Scottish National party secured a record fifth term in office on Friday after securing at least 57 of Holyrood’s 129 seats, with Labour and Reform vying for a distant second place. Continue reading...
Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, concedes his party was comprehensively beatenJohn Swinney, the Scottish National party leader, has declared victory in the Holyrood elections after only a handful of results confirmed Labour had been comprehensively beaten.Speaking to the BBC after holding his own seat of Perthshire North, Swinney said he was “absolutely certain the SNP is going to be the leading party coming out of this election”. Continue reading...
The Scottish parliament election is the most unpredictable for some time, with Labour claiming it is winning over the don’t knowsIt was supposed to be a carefully choreographed walkabout for John Swinney through his party’s target seat of Hamilton. Instead, the Scottish National party leader was confronted by angry voters, including his own.Natasha Kelly, 35, railed against the local council’s failure to improve the damp council flat that had left her 13- and eight-year-old boys with chronic asthma. Continue reading...
