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Former SNP Chief Peter Murrell Jailed for Embezzling Party Funds

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Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from party funds over a 13-year period. The court heard that Murrell used the money to purchase vehicles, a luxury motorhome, and high-end consumer goods.

Murrell, the estranged husband of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310 between 2010 and 2023. During sentencing, the judge described his actions as a serious breach of trust and a calculated act of dishonesty, emphasizing that the punishment should serve as a warning to senior officials in other organizations.

The case stemmed from a wider investigation into the SNP’s finances that also led to Sturgeon’s arrest in 2023. However, she was later cleared of any wrongdoing and has repeatedly stated that she had no knowledge of Murrell’s misuse of party funds. Authorities are now expected to pursue legal action to recover the embezzled money through proceeds-of-crime measures.

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Sadiq Khan Urges Labour to Back EU Rejoin

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the Labour Party to commit to rejoining the European Union in its next general election manifesto. In an interview, he described Brexit as damaging economically, socially, and culturally, and said returning to the EU was “inevitable.” He also urged the government to first rejoin the customs union and single market before the expected 2029 election.

The UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has repeatedly ruled out rejoining those structures. The Conservatives criticized Khan’s remarks, suggesting they reveal divisions within Labour leadership. Meanwhile, Khan hinted that rejoining the EU might not necessarily require another referendum, though he did not explicitly confirm this.

The comments have added to broader political debate, with figures like Angela Rayner raising concerns about immigration policies, and former Prime Minister John Major warning that Brexit has harmed trade and economic stability. Other parties remain split, with some supporting closer EU ties while others strongly oppose any move to rejoin.

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TUC Urges Starmer Not to Rule Out EU Customs Union to Boost Growth

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The head of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Paul Nowak, has urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to keep the option of an EU customs union open as part of efforts to revive the UK economy. Speaking to the BBC, Nowak said the UK needs the “closest possible economic and political relationship” with the European Union, warning that public trust in mainstream politics could erode further if living standards do not improve.

Although Starmer has pledged to reset relations with Brussels, he has ruled out rejoining the EU single market or customs union, citing concerns that it could undermine recent trade deals with countries such as the US and India. Nowak, however, argued that Brexit has contributed to higher prices and trade barriers, particularly affecting industries like aerospace, automotive and steel. He said the government should “rule nothing out” and carefully assess all options to strengthen ties with the UK’s largest trading partner.

Nowak also stressed the importance of delivering fully on the government’s Employment Rights Act to improve job security and living standards, warning that failure to act decisively could push voters away from Labour. With polling showing financial insecurity among many households, he said economic improvement — not rhetoric on immigration — was key to countering political discontent and restoring faith in democratic politics.

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