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 Scottish Conservatives secured a significant victory in the Aberdeen South by-election, taking the seat from the SNP for the first time in over 50 years. The SNP, however, retained the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat.
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.
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, embezzled over £400,000 using the party's accounting system. He faces a hefty prison sentence and legal action to recover the funds, with HMP Dumfries or Castle Huntly potential locations for his incarceration.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admitted embezzling party funds to finance personal purchases. His ex-wife, Nicola Sturgeon, denies knowledge of the crimes, but the scandal impacts her reputation.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted to embezzling over £400,000 from the party over 12 years, using fake invoices and party funds for personal purchases including jewellery, cars, and a motorhome. He faces sentencing on June 23rd.
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.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell admitted embezzling over £400,000 from the party using charge cards, bank transfers, and fake invoices. He purchased luxury goods including jewelry, cars, and a motorhome over 12 years. Murrell faces sentencing on June 23rd.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell embezzled over £400,000 from the party's funds between 2010 and 2022. Court documents detail 1,066 purchases, including a £124,550 motorhome, luxury goods, and everyday items.
Former Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell has called for a joint inquiry by the UK and Scottish parliaments into Peter Murrell's embezzlement of over £400,000 from the SNP. Murrell, estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon, pleaded guilty last week. McConnell suggested a joint probe could avoid perceptions of a cover-up or a 'hatchet job'.
Former Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell urges UK and Scottish parliaments to hold a joint inquiry into Peter Murrell's £400,000 embezzlement from the SNP. He suggests this would avoid perceptions of a cover-up or a "hatchet job" and examine the relationship between the prosecution service and government.
Former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from party funds. The ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon admitted the offences at the High Court in Edinburgh, following a lengthy investigation into the party's finances.
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.
Były dyrektor zarządzający Szkockiej Partii Narodowej (SNP), Peter Murrell, przyznał się do sprzeniewierzenia ponad 400 tys. funtów. Fundusze przeznaczył na luksusowe zakupy, w tym samochody i towary z Harrods. Jego była żona, Nicola Sturgeon, zapewnia o swojej niewinności.
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.
Peter Murrell, ex-mari de Nicola Sturgeon, a plaidé coupable le 25 mai devant la Haute Cour d'Edimbourg pour détournement de fonds du SNP. Il a reconnu avoir détourné plus de 400 000 livres sterling.
Peter Murrell, ex-mari de Nicola Sturgeon, a plaidé coupable lundi à Édimbourg pour détournement de plus de 400.000 livres sterling du parti indépendantiste écossais SNP. Il sera fixé sur sa peine le 23 juin.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling over £400,000 from the party between 2010 and 2022. He spent the funds on a wide range of items, including video games, luxury coffee machines, watches, jewellery, and everyday items like hand cream.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the party between 2010 and 2022 to fund a lavish lifestyle. The 61-year-old admitted reduced charges at the High Court in Edinburgh, with sentencing set for June 23.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the party. He used the funds for luxury goods, jewellery, cars, and a motorhome. Murrell, 61, has been remanded in custody and will be sentenced on June 23.
Peter Murrell, husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has admitted embezzling over £400,000 of SNP funds. The investigation, Operation Branchform, revealed extensive misuse of party cash for personal gain over 12 years, leading to Murrell's guilty plea and an inevitable prison sentence.
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, pleads guilty to embezzlement, ending a 5-year investigation. The case has damaged SNP's trust and popularity. Questions linger about Nicola Sturgeon's knowledge and assurances on party finances.
