Key facts
- Nicola Sturgeon has not spoken to Peter Murrell since his jailing.
- Nicola Sturgeon has not visited Peter Murrell in prison.
- Peter Murrell was jailed for embezzling over £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.
- Nicola Sturgeon felt like a "mug" upon realizing Peter Murrell had lied to her.
- Peter Murrell was arrested and subsequently imprisoned.
- The embezzlement scandal involves the misappropriation of party funds from the SNP.
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has stated that she has had no contact with her husband, Peter Murrell, since his imprisonment. Murrell was jailed for embezzling more than £400,000 from the Scottish National Party (SNP). Sturgeon described her feelings upon learning of his actions, saying she felt like a "mug" because she realized he had lied to her. The former First Minister's comments indicate a significant personal and political fallout from the embezzlement scandal that has affected the SNP. Murrell's jailing follows an investigation into the party's finances, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction for the misappropriation of party funds. Sturgeon's statement highlights the personal impact of the situation, revealing a breakdown in communication and trust with her husband.