Peter Murrell

Peter Murrell

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish National Party

Peter Tierney Murrell is a Scottish former political worker and convicted criminal who served as Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 2001 to 2023. He was married to former party leader and First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon from 2010 until their separation in January 2025. From 2010 to 2022, Murrell abused his position to embezzle over £400,000 from the SNP's funds, for which he was arrested in 2025 and imprisoned in 2026 for five years and three months.

Also known as...Peter Tierney Murrell
Peter Murrell Jailed for Embezzling SNP Funds

Peter Murrell Jailed for Embezzling SNP Funds Peter Murrell, ex-SNP chief and Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, has been jailed for embezzling party funds.