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Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell re-arrested over SNP finances.

(152 Posts)
Urmstongran Thu 18-Apr-24 17:41:38

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Galaxy Sat 25-May-24 15:36:25

Crikey I had missed that too.

Granniesunite Sat 25-May-24 15:55:26

He was rearrested and charged last month with embezzlement. Not on Thursday.

A report was sent to the PF on Thursdayof last week .

They will now decide if there is enough evidence to prosecute him.

Operation Branchform has been ongoing since July 2021.

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 25-May-24 15:59:05

It’s been kept rather quiet …

Granniesunite Sat 25-May-24 16:02:33

On the contrary. it’s all over the media in Scotland.

As it should be. Ifa wrong has been done.

Granniesunite Sat 25-May-24 16:03:29

Im now wondering why it’s been kept quiet south of the border ..

Aveline Sat 25-May-24 16:40:40

I don't think it's been kept particularly quiet south of the border. I saw it on main BBC news

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 25-May-24 16:42:31

I watch the news every day but hadn’t heard about it.

Siope Sat 25-May-24 16:45:57

It hasn’t been

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn00rlnd2ygo.amp

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/13/police-to-report-findings-of-snp-finance-probe-within-weeks/

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13452817/amp/Police-Scotland-prosecutors-embezzlement-SNP-Nicola-Sturgeons-husband-Peter-Murrell.html

Sky, the Evening Standard and no doubt other media in England also carried it.

Granniesunite Sat 25-May-24 16:48:36

GrannyGravy13

The BBC and other news outlets are reporting that he was charged on Thursday (23/05/24) with embezzlement.

I took this post to mean this was today’s news.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 25-May-24 16:54:21

Apologies, the police sent their report to the prosecutors on 23/05/2024.

Like someone posted upthread he was charged on 18/04/2024.

Granniesunite Sat 25-May-24 17:42:38

Thanks for clarifying * Granny Gravy*

Elegran Sat 25-May-24 18:31:24

Bonnybanko

Politics are going daft, for goodness sake what’s the world coming to not only the uk but the world at large

" Germanshepherdsmum Sat 25-May-24 15:14:02
What’s that supposed to mean?

I took it to mean that Bonnybanko is as disgusted as the rest of us at the lack of honour among the thieves elected representatives both in our UK country(ies) and around the world generally, GSM .

OldFrill Sat 25-May-24 18:42:17

Today 18:31Elegran

Bonnybanko

Politics are going daft, for goodness sake what’s the world coming to not only the uk but the world at large

^" Germanshepherdsmum Sat 25-May-24 15:14:02
What’s that supposed to mean?^

I took it to mean that Bonnybanko is as disgusted as the rest of us at the lack of honour among the thieves elected representatives both in our UK country(ies) and around the world generally, GSM .

Peter Murrell was not an elected representative

GrannyGravy13 Sat 25-May-24 18:55:35

He was Chief Executive of the SNP and husband of Scotland’s First Minister OldFrill

Totally embedded in Scottish politics.

Granniesunite Sat 25-May-24 18:59:10

Bonnybanko commented on the state of politics world wide. That’s ok as discussions can meander in real life.
She’s not far wrong!

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 25-May-24 19:13:16

I believe she is a staunch SNP supporter.

Granniesunite Sat 25-May-24 19:27:49

That doesn’t exclude her having opinions on the state of politics world wide. Germanshepersmum

The SNP have been in power in Scotland for a long time as have the Conservatives in Westminster but that doesn’t exclude a voter from any party having an opinion on world affairs.

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 25-May-24 19:31:10

I have never known her to express an opinion on politics outside Scotland.

Granniesunite Sat 25-May-24 19:39:06

Well she is now!

O my gosh whose permission does she need to do express her opinion on an open forum. I do hope she has the temerity to have another go!

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 25-May-24 19:43:58

Did I suggest she shouldn’t express an opinion? No.

Granniesunite Sat 25-May-24 19:46:39

No one suggested you did.

Elegran Sat 25-May-24 20:40:40

It was more an opinion on politicians than on politics or policies.

M0nica Sat 25-May-24 21:13:23

I am surprised that paddyanne has not yet posted on this thread to explain that we completely misunderstand the issue and it is all the fault of the English that Peter Murrell has been so unfairly charged!

OldFrill Sun 26-May-24 00:21:35

GrannyGravy13

He was Chief Executive of the SNP and husband of Scotland’s First Minister OldFrill

Totally embedded in Scottish politics.

I don't really see your need for your comment. He was not an elected representative which was the error I was correcting.

OldFrill Sun 26-May-24 00:23:48

M0nica

I am surprised that paddyanne has not yet posted on this thread to explain that we completely misunderstand the issue and it is all the fault of the English that Peter Murrell has been so unfairly charged!

There's been a big match on 😉