Peter Murrell, husband of Nicola Sturgeon, faces a ban on selling their home due to a police investigation into SNP finances
Glasgow: So, it turns out that Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, can’t sell their home right now. A proceeds of crime unit has put a ban on it. This is all tied to a police investigation into SNP finances.
The couple owns a home in Uddingston, which they bought back in 2005. The investigation is looking into what happened to about £600,000 in donations for the indyref2 campaign. Murrell was the SNP chief executive when this all went down.
Back in 2023, their home was raided, and Murrell was charged with embezzlement. After that, the Lord Advocate sought a legal restriction on him selling the house. It’s a pretty serious situation.
Documents show that the ban specifically targets their marital home. It’s the only property listed in the legal restriction. The Lord Advocate is the one pushing for this, but she’s not directly involved in the investigation.
Interestingly, the ban was granted by a judge who was appointed by Sturgeon herself. It’s all a bit tangled, and the Crown Office has said they can’t comment on ongoing investigations.
Opposition politicians are calling for a quick resolution to this whole mess. They’re worried about how this is affecting Scottish politics. Sturgeon and Murrell were both arrested in 2023 but were released without charges. Murrell’s case is still ongoing.
Recently, Sturgeon announced that she and Murrell are ending their marriage. She said it was a tough decision but felt it was time to let people know. A source mentioned that their split is amicable, and they’re still living together for now.
Sturgeon has maintained that she hasn’t done anything wrong. She’s been pretty clear that she wishes the investigation wasn’t happening, but it is what it is. Senior SNP members are worried about the impact of this investigation on the party.
It’s been a long three-and-a-half years, and there’s no sign of when it might wrap up. People are starting to feel the strain of it all. Murrell hasn’t commented on the situation yet.
