SNP (Scottish National Party)25 Feb 2026Lord advocate again defends her actions over Murrell memos The Lord advocate was called to answer questions at the Scottish Parliament for the second time in a week.25 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Top law officer told Swinney of Murrell charge nearly a year agoDocuments show the lord advocate first informed John Swinney that Peter Murrell had been charged with embezzlement in March.24 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Swinney backs lord advocate after corruption claimThe accusation which involves Dorothy Bain was repeated during exchanges at First Minister's Questions in Holyrood.19 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Scotland's top law officer not considering position over Murrell memoThe lord advocate has been grilled by MSPs over her email about a criminal charge against the ex-SNP chief executive.18 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Swinney was told of Murrell charges weeks before they became publicFormer SNP chief executive Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period.18 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Ministers deny involvement in delay to Murrell court hearingA preliminary hearing which was scheduled to take place this Friday has been moved to 25 May.17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026'No guarantee' bus driver's killer will have free pass removedMSPs are demanding assurances Keith Rollinson's attacker will not get concessionary travel upon his release.17 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Peter Murrell accused of embezzling £459,000 over 12-year periodThe former SNP chief executive is accused of illicitly purchasing items including luxury goods, jewellery, cosmetics, two cars and a motorhome.13 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Rock musician to fund Alex Salmond case against Scottish governmentPaul McManus, drummer with Scottish band Gun, has taken on the legal action from Salmond's family.13 Feb 2026...
