United Kingdom — Scottish National Party
Tracked across 29 events · 653 articles · First seen Aug 06, 2025 · Last active Aug 24, 2026
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Impact: The United Kingdom — Scottish National Party is at the center of an embezzlement scandal, with its former chief executive, Peter Murrell, jailed for embezzling over 400,000 from the party. The party's finances and governance are under scrutiny.
Jun 25, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — Scottish National Party>>> was the victim of embezzlement by its former chief executive, Peter Murrell, which has led to calls for independent inquiries into its finances.
Jun 02, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The SNP faces internal dissent over its oil and gas policy, which may affect its electoral support in oil-dependent regions.
Jul 07, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: Political party affected by embezzlement scandal; Murrell's conviction and Sturgeon's refusal to release statement damage its reputation.
Jul 13, 2026 · 11 articles
Domestic
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, speaking at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, stated she will not visit her estranged husband Peter Murrell in prison and has not spoken to him since his incarceration. Murrell was…
Impact: The party was the victim of Murrell's embezzlement, which has caused reputational damage. This event may prolong negative publicity but does not directly affect its finances or operations.
Aug 08, 2026 · 9 articles
Domestic
Ben Macpherson, the Scotland — Scottish Government's Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education, resigned on 24 August 2026, citing the need to focus on other pressures including his mental and physical health. He had…
Impact: The resignation is a minor setback for the SNP, potentially fueling speculation about internal tensions, though Macpherson reaffirmed his support for the party and government.
Aug 24, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — Scottish National Party (SNP) government is facing criticism from the opposition for the healthcare crisis in United Kingdom — Scotland, highlighted by Dylan Jones's death. Health Secretary Neil Gray has acknowledged the unacceptable wait times.
Jan 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
BP announced on Friday that it will market its UK North Sea business for sale, ending over 60 years of production in the region. The business comprises five production hubs, employs about 1,100 people, and…
Impact: The SNP called for decisive action to safeguard jobs and energy security, criticizing Westminster's policies for driving BP away.
Jul 31, 2026 · 20 articles
Domestic
Impact: Councillor John Shaw, a representative of the United Kingdom — Scottish National Party, raised the motion to consult residents on renaming Andrew Avenue.
Dec 05, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The United Kingdom — Scottish National Party is poised to remain the largest party in Scotland and has threatened to force a no-confidence vote in Keir Starmer>>>.
May 08, 2026 · 141 articles
International
Impact: The United Kingdom — Scottish National Party, led by John Swinney, was indirectly affected by the alleged targeting of its leader by Blackcore-linked accounts.
Jun 11, 2026 · 28 articles
Domestic
Impact: Torcuil Crichton, an SNP MP, advocated for CROs in island communities.
Jul 16, 2026 · 10 articles
Domestic
United Kingdom — NHS Grampian has suspended all planned paediatric surgery at Dr Gray s Hospital in Elgin, Scotland, following concerns about the quality and safety of paediatric care. Emergency paediatric surgery had already been…
Impact: The United Kingdom — Scottish National Party is the party of Michelle Mitchell and the governing party in Scotland, facing political fallout from the suspension.
Aug 19, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: The United Kingdom — Scottish National Party, through First Minister John Swinney, condemned the scenes of racism, hatred, and intimidation in Scotland, emphasizing that such behavior has no place in the country.
Jun 09, 2026 · 259 articles
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