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Nicola Sturgeons husband pleads guilty.

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Silvershadow Mon 25-May-26 13:15:40

Lots on here today about the candidates for the Makerfield by election but nothing, as yet, on this huge news story from this morning. Nicola Sturgeons husband, Peter Murrell, pleads guilty to embezzling money from the SNP. Remanded into custody.

GrannyGravy13 Mon 25-May-26 13:16:39

Not surprised 🤦‍♀️

OldFrill Mon 25-May-26 13:22:36

Press conference with John Swinney at 1330, he'll be taking questions, apparently.

SueDonim Mon 25-May-26 13:35:27

I nearly fell off my chair when I read the headlines this morning. It’s a shame he didn’t plead guilty at the start, to save the huge burden of cost to the taxpayer.

Aveline Mon 25-May-26 13:44:03

Yes it's cost us taxpayers a fortune. Yet somehow Nicola didn't know anything about it?? The list of stuff he bought is extensive and detailed from 2 x £5000 watches to hand cream. Plus the cars and motorhome. I reckon I'd spot my husband buying all that lot.

Silvershadow Mon 25-May-26 13:46:50

I think I’d be wondering why he needed these things, where the money was coming from at the very least. Not something you could hide away in a cupboard really.

mum2three Mon 25-May-26 13:48:30

Low life in high places!

FriedGreenTomatoes2 Mon 25-May-26 14:14:46

SueDonim

I nearly fell off my chair when I read the headlines this morning. It’s a shame he didn’t plead guilty at the start, to save the huge burden of cost to the taxpayer.

👏👏👏

I hope the sentencing judge takes this into account it’s been almost 3 years now.

How on earth he didn’t think he’d get found out I’ll never know.

Boz Mon 25-May-26 14:55:04

It was resting in his account, as Father Ted would say.