Rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee announced plans to approach the Supreme Court after the Calcutta High Court permitted the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC to temporarily operate three frozen bank accounts. The accounts were frozen as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged financial irregularities.
A breakaway faction of the Trinamool Congress, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, presented its case to the Election Commission of India regarding party funds and its symbol. The delegation met the full Election Commission bench in Delhi, with Banerjee expressing hope for a swift decision and commenting on the recent electoral defeat.
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.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay mimicked MK Stalin's viral hand gesture during an assembly speech, leading to a walkout by DMK legislators. Vijay also attacked the DMK over alleged party funds and law and order issues.
Dissident Trinamool Congress MLAs, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, have filed a police complaint demanding a probe into the party's alleged ₹675 crore funds, following a former treasurer's plea to freeze the party's Kolkata bank account. This has deepened internal turmoil within the party.
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.
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.
