Police investigation into Scottish National Party finances costs over £2 million
Police Scotland's investigation into the Scottish National Party's finances has cost over £2 million. The inquiry, which began in 2021, has led to significant scrutiny and high-profile arrests, including that of Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon's husband. Critics argue that the financial burden of the investigation is straining the national police force's resources.
- ▪Police Scotland has spent £2,173,089 on the investigation into the SNP's finances as of April 30.
- ▪Peter Murrell has been charged with allegedly embezzling nearly £460,000 from the party.
- ▪Scottish Labour has criticized the investigation for adding financial strain to Police Scotland.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsPolice investigation into Scottish National Party finances costs over £2 millionAmong those implicated in the inquiry is Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, who has been charged with allegedly embezzling nearly £460,000 from the partyCraig Meighan Sunday 24 May 2026 00:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2982517","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/police-scotland-snp-finances-investigation-b2982517.html","title":"Police investigation into Scottish National Party finances costs over £2…
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