"SNP Scandal Deepens: Former CEO's Lavish Spending Exposed. A bombshell investigation has revealed that Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, used party funds to make extravagant purchases, including over £23,000 worth of luxury stationery and a £3,000 robotic lawnmower. The shocking details have emerged as Murrell faces a hearing this morning, with BBC Scotland and Sky News shedding light on the extent of his alleged misappropriation of SNP funds. The scandal is set to further embroil the party in controversy, with questions being raised about the accountability and transparency of its leadership."
Items bought by former chief executive included more than £23,000 from a luxury stationery brand and a £3,000 robotic lawnmowerBBC Scotland has more details of the Peter Murrell hearing this morning on its live blog. And, on its live blog, Sky News has pictures of some of the items purchased by Murrell with stolen SNP funds.Andy Burnham will not call an early election if he becomes prime minister after the Makerfield byelection, a spokesperson for the Greater Manchester mayor has said. Continue reading...