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Back to EpisodesScottish Politics in Turmoil: Murrell Charges, Bain Memo Scandal
Published 5 days, 2 hours ago
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In a dramatic turn of events, SNPs former chief executive, Peter Murrell, faces embezzlement charges, while his preliminary hearing is delayed until after the upcoming election. Meanwhile, Lord Advocate Dorothy Bains memo about the charges, sent to First Minister John Swinney, sparks accusations of political meddling and corruption. Bain defends her actions, but opposition politicians and legal experts question the integrity of the process, raising concerns about the firewall between politics and justice in Scotland.
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