PERSPECTA

News from every angle

Results for "Scottish National Party"

73 stories found

Forbes Claims Gay Marriage Views Halted SNP Leadership Bid
WorldBBC2mo ago

Forbes Claims Gay Marriage Views Halted SNP Leadership Bid

Kate Forbes stated that she was a "slam dunk" for the Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership until she revealed her views on gay marriage. Her comments suggest that her stance on the issue significantly impacted her chances in the leadership contest.

Peter Murrell Embezzled £400,000 from SNP Funds
PoliticsBBCThe Guardian3mo ago2 sources

Peter Murrell Embezzled £400,000 from SNP Funds

Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party and husband of Nicola Sturgeon, embezzled £400,000 from party funds. The articles detail how he spent the money on a shopping spree, though the motive remains unclear.

SNP Predicted to Win Fifth Term in Scottish Parliament
PoliticsThe Independent4mo ago

SNP Predicted to Win Fifth Term in Scottish Parliament

Analysis suggests the Scottish National Party (SNP) is likely to be re-elected for a fifth consecutive term in Holyrood, primarily due to the perceived failings of Labour and the Conservatives rather than the SNP's own successes.

Former SNP Chief Peter Murrell Jailed for Embezzling Party Funds
PoliticsBBCFTThe Guardian+9ruvSCMPel-mundoThe Independentn1-serbiaTimes of Indiairish-independentrte-news+1 more2mo ago12 sources

Former SNP Chief Peter Murrell Jailed for Embezzling Party Funds

Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party and Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for embezzling more than £400,000 from the party. The funds were reportedly used for luxury items, including a Jaguar and other gifts.

SNP Pledges Food Price Caps in Election Manifesto
BusinessBBCFTThe Guardian4mo ago3 sources

SNP Pledges Food Price Caps in Election Manifesto

The Scottish National Party announced a key manifesto pledge to cap supermarket food prices, including essentials like bread and milk, if they win Scotland's parliamentary elections. This proposal has been described as a '1970s-style' measure.

Former SNP Chief Admits Embezzling Party Funds
PoliticsThe Independentthe-journal3mo ago2 sources

Former SNP Chief Admits Embezzling Party Funds

Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party and ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon, has admitted to embezzling over £400,000 in party donations. Court proceedings revealed he used party funds to purchase a €144,000 motorhome and a robotic lawnmower.

Former SNP Chief Admits Embezzling Party Funds for Luxury Items
PoliticsAPBBCFT+17The GuardianAl JazeeracbcnosaftonbladetDWle-figaroSCMP+9 more3mo ago20 sources

Former SNP Chief Admits Embezzling Party Funds for Luxury Items

Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has pleaded guilty to embezzling over £1 million in party funds. Murrell used the embezzled money to purchase a variety of luxury items, including a Jaguar, watches, iPads, and other personal goods.

SNP Vows to Push for New Scottish Independence Vote
PoliticsFTThe Guardian4mo ago2 sources

SNP Vows to Push for New Scottish Independence Vote

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has announced that the Scottish National Party (SNP) will demand a fresh independence referendum from the first day of the next parliament. The vow signals a renewed push for Scottish secession from the UK.

Assessment of SNP's Delivery on 2021 Holyrood Promises
PoliticsBBC5mo ago

Assessment of SNP's Delivery on 2021 Holyrood Promises

As political parties prepare their election manifestos, an assessment is underway to determine whether the Scottish National Party (SNP) has fulfilled the goals it set out in its 2021 Holyrood manifesto across key areas like health, education, and tax.