Peter Murrell

April 2023: Police erect a tent outside the home shared by Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell amid Operation Branchform

Operation Branchform: News and updates on Police Scotland probe into SNP finances

Prosecutors from the Crown Office are yet to issue more information about the charge against former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

Prosecutors from the Crown Office are yet to issue more information about the charge against former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

Nicola Sturgeon

75

Operation Branchform 'cannot go on indefinitely' says defence lawyer

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is facing allegations of embezzlement

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is facing allegations of embezzlement

BBC issues correction after reports on charges against Peter Murrell

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was arrested by police for a second time on April 18

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was arrested by police for a second time on April 18

Operation Branchform

Peter Murrell 'warned of arrest two days before it happened', report says

The latest political storm to hit the SNP will not derail independence movement, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

The latest political storm to hit the SNP will not derail independence movement, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Wee Ginger Dug: The independence cause will always be buffeted by storms

Humza Yousaf said he would never be deterred from making the case for Scottish independence

Humza Yousaf said he would never be deterred from making the case for Scottish independence

12

Humza Yousaf encourages voters to attend Scottish independence rally

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking to media on Friday, April 19

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaking to media on Friday, April 19

1

Humza Yousaf speaks after former SNP chief executive charged by police

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling party funds

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell is accused of embezzling party funds

Operation Branchform

46

'A shock': SNP and Tories issue statements after Peter Murrell charged by police

Peter Murrell has resigned his membership of the SNP

Peter Murrell has resigned his membership of the SNP

Operation Branchform

1

Peter Murrell resigns SNP membership following embezzlement charge

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement

Peter Murrell pictured at his home in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire

Peter Murrell pictured at his home in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire

Nicola Sturgeon

Everything we know so far about SNP police probe as Peter Murrell re-arrested

Peter Murrell made two loans of £7500 to the party in 2018

Peter Murrell made two loans of £7500 to the party in 2018

Nicola Sturgeon

7

Contempt of Court: Why police urged caution after charging Peter Murrell

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon with her husband Peter Murrell

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon with her husband Peter Murrell

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell re-arrested as police probe party finances

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell have been married since 2010

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell have been married since 2010

Nicola Sturgeon

7

Who is Nicola Sturgeon's husband Peter Murrell?

Nicola Sturgeon's senior leadership team have reportedly been questioned by police

Nicola Sturgeon's senior leadership team have reportedly been questioned by police

Nicola Sturgeon

12

Members of Nicola Sturgeon's Cabinet interviewed by police in finance probe

Officers from Police Scotland leave the headquarters of the SNP in Edinburgh

Officers from Police Scotland leave the headquarters of the SNP in Edinburgh

111

'Whole of SNP would like to see end of Operation Branchform', says Humza Yousaf

Staff at SNP headquarters are set to be re-interviewed by police as part of Operation Branchform, it has been reported

Staff at SNP headquarters are set to be re-interviewed by police as part of Operation Branchform, it has been reported

SNP headquarter staff set to be re-interviewed by police in party finance probe

Peter Murrell made two loans of £7500 to the party in 2018

Peter Murrell made two loans of £7500 to the party in 2018

Peter Murrell loans to SNP should have been declared earlier, watchdog says

Iain Livingstone said the two-year investigation was 'entirely legitimate'

Iain Livingstone said the two-year investigation was 'entirely legitimate'

Iain Livingstone: 'The sooner the SNP investigation ends, the better'

The Crown Office has said that Police Scotland have not reported any Operation Branchform cases for 'consideration of prosecution'

The Crown Office has said that Police Scotland have not reported any Operation Branchform cases for 'consideration of prosecution'

Crown Office confirm police have not reported any cases for prosecution in SNP probe

Nicola Sturgeon was immediately identified as the person in question when she was arrested

Nicola Sturgeon was immediately identified as the person in question when she was arrested

4

Andrew Tickell: Why some people arrested are less likely to find their names in print

Police Scotland's outgoing chief constable has said suggestions Nicola Sturgeon was tipped off about her husband's arrest are 'outrageous'

Police Scotland's outgoing chief constable has said suggestions Nicola Sturgeon was tipped off about her husband's arrest are 'outrageous'

Nicola Sturgeon

8

'Outrageous': Police chief hits back at suggestion of Nicola Sturgeon arrest tip-off

Police descended on Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home in April

Police descended on Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home in April

Nicola Sturgeon

39

SNP MP says forensic tent outside Nicola Sturgeon home unusual

A police car outside the home of former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, in Uddingtson, Glasgow, following her arrest on Sunday

A police car outside the home of former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, in Uddingtson, Glasgow, following her arrest on Sunday

19

SNP MSP alleges police and media 'collusion' over Nicola Sturgeon arrest coverage

In a statement on social media, Sturgeon said she believed she was innocent 'beyond doubt'

In a statement on social media, Sturgeon said she believed she was innocent 'beyond doubt'

Nicola Sturgeon

1

Nicola Sturgeon paying own legal fees amid police probe, SNP say

Former justice secretary and Alba MP Kenny MacAskill has called for an inquiry into the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Former justice secretary and Alba MP Kenny MacAskill has called for an inquiry into the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

31

Crown Office dismisses allegations of search warrant delay in SNP inquiry

Humza Yousaf said the investigation into the SNP has caused him 'frustration' since entering office

Humza Yousaf said the investigation into the SNP has caused him 'frustration' since entering office

Humza Yousaf: I couldn't believe Peter Murrell's 'gut-wrenching' arrest

Murray Foote said he believes no charges will be brought against anyone within SNP following the police investigation into the party's finances

Murray Foote said he believes no charges will be brought against anyone within SNP following the police investigation into the party's finances

37

Former SNP communications chief predicts 'no charges' will follow police probe

Douglas Ross will push for a statement on the turmoil engulfing the SNP

Douglas Ross will push for a statement on the turmoil engulfing the SNP

5

Tories to push for SNP statement on party’s financial situation

Officers outside Nicola Sturgeon's house while they were searching her house

Officers outside Nicola Sturgeon's house while they were searching her house

Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon house raid 'would never have happened to a prime minister'

Nicola Sturgeon faced questions from the media at Holyrood with her former deputy John Swinney alongside her

Nicola Sturgeon faced questions from the media at Holyrood with her former deputy John Swinney alongside her

13

Nicola Sturgeon on the police investigation, auditors and state of the SNP

Stephen Gethins said the SNP remain a powerful force and their core messages stil resonate in Scotland despite a probe into the party's finances

Stephen Gethins said the SNP remain a powerful force and their core messages stil resonate in Scotland despite a probe into the party's finances

15

Stephen Gethins: 'The SNP has time to change the narrative'

Officers from Police Scotland leaving the home of former chief executive of the SNP Peter Murrell

Officers from Police Scotland leaving the home of former chief executive of the SNP Peter Murrell

49

Five things to remember amid the police probe into SNP finances

The First Minister talking to reporters post-FMQs

The First Minister talking to reporters post-FMQs

SNP still has 'outstanding balance' owed to Peter Murrell, says Humza Yousaf

SNP must 'absolutely get our house in order', says Deputy FM Shona Robison

SNP must 'absolutely get our house in order', says Deputy FM Shona Robison

13

SNP must 'absolutely get our house in order', says Deputy FM Shona Robison

The former finance secretary spoke in her first broadcast interview since losing the leadership election.

The former finance secretary spoke in her first broadcast interview since losing the leadership election.

52

Kate Forbes says SNP facing 'critical moment' with decisive action needed

Jeremy Vine latest to repeat false claim about Sturgeon’s garden

Jeremy Vine latest to repeat false claim about Sturgeon’s garden

12

Jeremy Vine latest to repeat false claim about Sturgeon’s garden

Former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon speaking to the media outside her home in Uddingston, Glasgow

Former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon speaking to the media outside her home in Uddingston, Glasgow

22

Tories step up demands for Nicola Sturgeon to be suspended from SNP

SNP membership is up, MPs have claimed, despite ongoing controversy surrounding the party

SNP membership is up, MPs have claimed, despite ongoing controversy surrounding the party

79

SNP MPs claim membership 'up' amid police probe into party finances

Officers from Police Scotland entering the headquarters of the Scottish National Party

Officers from Police Scotland entering the headquarters of the Scottish National Party

Joanna Cherry: Those of us with questions about SNP finances were never answered

SNP president Michael Russell (left) and former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

SNP president Michael Russell (left) and former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell

Michael Russell

11

Michael Russell replaced as interim SNP chief amid hunt for Peter Murrell replacement

A motorhome reportedly seized from outside Peter Murrell's mother's house was intended for campaigning

A motorhome reportedly seized from outside Peter Murrell's mother's house was intended for campaigning

Nicola Sturgeon

1

Motorhome 'seized by police' was to be SNP campaign bus

Former BBC journalists Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis

Former BBC journalists Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis

19

News Agents podcast quietly edits episode title after false Nicola Sturgeon claim

Humza Yousaf said he only found out about the party's lack of auditors when he was elected as leader

Humza Yousaf said he only found out about the party's lack of auditors when he was elected as leader

13

Humza Yousaf 'really keen' to set up regional assemblies on independence

Michelle Thomson, who ran Kate Forbes’ leadership campaign, said Humza Yousaf deserved the full support of the party

Michelle Thomson, who ran Kate Forbes’ leadership campaign, said Humza Yousaf deserved the full support of the party

Michelle Thomson: SNP members 'shocked' by police investigation

Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf were among those depicted in the cartoon

Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf were among those depicted in the cartoon

46

'Unhinged': Cartoon depicting SNP figures on crosses faces backlash

Police searched the home of Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon for two days

Police searched the home of Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon for two days

Daily Mail journalist 'appalled' by scale of Peter Murrell search

Jim Murphy (centre) has been dubbed 'desperate' for a comparison of Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern

Jim Murphy (centre) has been dubbed 'desperate' for a comparison of Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern

Jim Murphy branded 'desperate' for Nicola Sturgeon-Jacinda Ardern attack

The FM is aiming to recruit a new Scottish Government spin doctor

The FM is aiming to recruit a new Scottish Government spin doctor

18

Humza Yousaf to recruit new Scottish Government spin doctor

Officers from Police Scotland leaving the home of former chief executive of the SNP Peter Murrell

Officers from Police Scotland leaving the home of former chief executive of the SNP Peter Murrell

Nicola Sturgeon

6

Police end search of home of Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon

Officers from Police Scotland outside the home of former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Peter Murrell, in Uddingston, Glasgow, after he was

Officers from Police Scotland outside the home of former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Peter Murrell, in Uddingston, Glasgow, after he was

Nicola Sturgeon

9

Richard Walker: Murrell raid made me worried about independence, and the truth

Police still at Murrell's home following arrest and release on Wednesday

Police still at Murrell's home following arrest and release on Wednesday

Nicola Sturgeon

RECAP: Police search continues at Peter Murrell's home following release

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said it was a 'shock' to see a police tent and barriers erected outside Peter Murrell's house

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said it was a 'shock' to see a police tent and barriers erected outside Peter Murrell's house

Nicola Sturgeon

47

Stephen Flynn 'shocked' at scale of police operation in Peter Murrell arrest

Officers from Police Scotland outside the home of former chief executive of the Scottish National Party Peter Murrell

Officers from Police Scotland outside the home of former chief executive of the Scottish National Party Peter Murrell

The media had a field day with Peter Murrell's arrest, and now they're on the hunt