Nicola Sturgeon’s ex and his £400,000 shopping spree
Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the SNP, has been implicated in embezzling funds from the party, using them for extravagant purchases. Nicola Sturgeon, his ex-wife and former party leader, has publicly stated that she was unaware of his criminal activities. The case is ongoing, with a court hearing and sentencing scheduled for this month, raising questions about Sturgeon's political legacy.
- ▪Peter Murrell admitted to embezzling money from the SNP.
- ▪He used the stolen funds to buy luxury items, including fast cars and watches.
- ▪Nicola Sturgeon claims she had no knowledge of her ex-husband's crimes.
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Today in FocusScotlandNicola Sturgeon’s ex and his £400,000 shopping spree More ways to listenApple podcastsSpotifyRSS FeedDownloadPresented by Annie Kelly with Severin Carrell; produced by Eleanor Biggs, Saskia Collette, Tom Glasser, Ivor Manley, Aisha Riaz and Ross Burns; executive producer Homa KhaleeliTue 2 Jun 2026 22.00 EDTShare00:00:0000:00:00Fast cars, luxury watches – and, of course, that motorhome: the list of what former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought with embezzled funds is dizzying. Severin Carrell reports.As chief executive of the SNP Peter Murrell was an extraordinarily influential politician. Along with former SNP leader Alex Salmond he helped turn the party into an election-winning machine.
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