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Peter Murrell is a former chief executive of the Scottish National Party. He had been the chief executive of the SNP since 1999 and is widely credited with playing a key role in Alex Salmond’s efforts to reorganize and professionalize the party.
Peter Murrell is in police custody and is being questioned as detectives examine the finances of Scotland’s largest party. Peter Murrell was arrested in connection with an SNP fraud investigation as searches were made at his home ·
Peter Murrell is best known for being the husband of former Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon. Sturgeon recently resigned as First Minister of Scotland, with Humza Yousaf replacing her as the leader of the SNP.
Peter Murrells Biography
Peter Tierney Murrell born on 8 December 1964 is a former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP). He replaced Michael Russell as chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in 1999 and had previously worked in the Banff and Buchan constituency office of Alex Salmond, the former party leader. The party’s success in the 2007 elections was credited to the organization of Peter Murrell.
Peter Murrell was formerly the company secretary of Independence Merchandising Limited, a now-dissolved company that included as its directors SNP politicians Pete Wishart and Stewart Stevenson. In January 2019 he came under pressure to resign from Kenny MacAskill, former SNP Justice Secretary.
Following his testimony to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints in December 2020, Peter Murrell was reported to the Lord Advocate by committee member Murdo Fraser, who alleged he had made a “false statement” under oath while giving evidence, which Peter Murrell “absolutely refuted”.
Peter Murrell is currently facing questions from party members over the alleged disappearance of £600,000 in donations to the party. Police in Scotland are currently investigating an allegation of fraud with regard to the missing £600,000. The Scotsman reported in June 2021 that the Police in Scotland had been asked to investigate Peter Murrell regarding a donation to SNP from lottery winners Colin and Christine Weir, which they subsequently asked to be returned to them.
Peter Murrell has also faced questions from the Scottish Labour and Conservative parties over a £107,620 interest-free loan made to the SNP on 20 June 2021, that was not declared to the Electoral Commission for more than a year after the July 2021 deadline. The SNP stated that it did not declare the loan as it did not think the matter was reportable. The loan was to assist with cashflow problems at the party.
Peter Murrell resigned as SNP Chief Executive “with immediate effect” on 18 March 2023 ahead of a vote of no-confidence. In a statement, Murrell said: “Responsibility for the SNP’s responses to media queries about our membership number lies with me as chief executive. While there was no intent to mislead, I accept that this has been the outcome. I have therefore decided to confirm my intention to step down as chief executive with immediate effect.”
On 5 April 2023, Peter Murrell was arrested by police in connection with an investigation into Scottish National Party finances. It was reported that Police Scotland was searching a number of addresses including SNP headquarters and the home that he shares with Nicola Sturgeon in Glasgow. Peter Murrell married Nicola Sturgeon in July 2010 at Òran Mór Glasgow. They first met in 1988 when Sturgeon, who volunteered at the Banff and Buchan constituency office of Alex Salmond, attended an SNP youth camp organized by Murrell and became a couple in 2003.
Peter Murrell’s Nationality
Born in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Peter Murrell is British
Peter Murrell’s Net Worth
Peter Murrell has an estimated net worth of $5 Million
Where is Peter Murrell from?
Peter Murrell is from Edinburgh Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings.
How old is Peter Murrell?
Born on December 1964, Peter Murrell is 58 years
Peter Murrell’s Height & Weight
Peter Murrell stands 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 84kg
Peter Murrell’s Career
Peter Murrell was the former Chief Executive Officer of the SNP, holding the post between 1999 and 2023. Peter Murrell’s first job in SNP politics was as an employee in Alex Salmond’s Banff and Buchan constituency office.
Peter Murrell’s Marital Status
Peter Murrell is married to Nicola Sturgeon, the former leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland. Murrell first met Sturgeon in 1988, when she attended an SNP youth camp organized by him. However, the pair did not become a couple until 2003. They subsequently married at a ceremony in Glasgow in 2010.
Peter Murrell’s Family & Siblings
There is no information about the family and siblings of Peter Murrell as he hasn’t given out any information about them in the media.
Why is Peter Murrell famous?
Peter Murrell is best known for being the husband of former Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon. Sturgeon recently resigned as First Minister of Scotland, with Humza Yousaf replacing her as the leader of the SNP.
Peter Murrell is in police custody and is being questioned as detectives examine the finances of Scotland’s largest party. Peter Murrell was arrested in connection with an SNP fraud investigation as searches were made at his home ·
Peter Murrell’s Children
Peter Murrel and his wife Nicola Sturgeon have no children yet even though he is reported to have had a child before getting married to his current wife. Sturgeon later revealed the painful experience of suffering a miscarriage when she was 40.
Peter Murrell’s Social Media
Peter Murrell goes by the handle @PeterMurrell on Twitter but seems not to be on Instagram as there is no handle linked to him at the moment.