Peter Murrell

Peter Murrell has been a prominent figure in Scottish politics for several decades both as chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and as husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. More recently Mr Murrell has been in the public eye following his arrest in Operation Branchform, an investigation into SNP finances.

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Officers outside the home of Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell in 2023 as part of Operation Branchform. Picture: Andrew Milligan/Press Association

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It's almost a year since police erected a blue forensics-style tent in front of the home of Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell. Picture: Andrew Milligan / PA.

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First Minister Humza Yousaf acknowledges applause after speaking at the SNP campaign council in Perth. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

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Officers from Police Scotland outside the SNP headquarters in Edinburgh following the arrest of former chief executive Peter Murrell in April 2023. Mr Murrell was later released without charge, pending further enquiries. Picture: PA

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