The Shadow Behind the Throne: Murrell's Downfall Exposes SNP Finances The news of Peter Murrell's guilty plea to embezzling over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party has sent shockwaves through Scottish politics.
This scandal is not just a personal failing on Murrell's part – it's a symptom of deeper problems within the party he once led. For two decades, Murrell was the unseen hand guiding the SNP's rise to power.
His organizational skills and behind the scenes management were credited with helping the party win the 2007 election and make huge gains in 2011.