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Who is Peter Murrell? The former SNP chief who stole from his party

Who is Peter Murrell? The former SNP chief who stole from his party
BBC Scotland Tuesday 23 June 2026, 09:24 UTC 1 min read
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An influential political figure who shunned the limelight, Murrell's crimes placed him in the full glare of publicity.

An influential political figure who shunned the limelight, Murrell's crimes placed him in the full glare of publicity.
Peter Murrell (PERSON) SNP (ORG) Murrell (PERSON)
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