Sturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, Cherry says
Joanna Cherry has called for an independent inquiry into the SNP's finances, criticizing former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for a lack of curiosity regarding financial mismanagement. Cherry highlighted her concerns about party funds, particularly a ring-fenced fund for a second independence referendum that appeared to be misused. The call for investigation follows the guilty plea of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell for embezzling over £400,000 from the party.
- ▪Joanna Cherry has raised concerns about SNP finances since 2019.
- ▪Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the SNP.
- ▪Cherry accused Sturgeon of frustrating attempts to investigate financial mismanagement.
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Sturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, Cherry saysJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBenjamin RussellPA MediaJoanna Cherry said she flagged concerns about party finances in 2019A former SNP MP has called for an independent inquiry into how former chief executive Peter Murrell was able to embezzle more than £400,000.Joanna Cherry also accused former first minister Nicola Sturgeon - Murrell's estranged wife - of having shown "a remarkable lack of curiosity" over concerns regarding party finances.She told BBC Radio Scotland Breakfast that she wanted answers about why efforts to investigate allegations of financial mismanagement were "frustrated" by party chiefs.
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