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Former First Minister Jack McConnell is demanding a joint UK-Scottish parliamentary inquiry into Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of over £400,000 from the SNP, arguing it’s essential to avoid a cover-up or political bias. The probe should also scrutinize ties between the Crown Office, government officials, and whether Westminster funds were misused — plus introduce safeguards for small donors. While Nicola Sturgeon denies any knowledge of Murrell’s crimes, McConnell accuses First Minister John Swinney of missteps for rejecting the inquiry, despite growing internal SNP concerns over transparency that led to resignations of key figures. This unprecedented move could reshape how political accountability is handled in Scotland.

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