Newscast - SNPolice Investigation

Former SNP boss - and husband of Nicola Sturgeon, the former Scottish first minister - Peter Murrell has been released without charge, pending further investigation into party finances. Scotland Editor James Cook explains the background to his arrest and what this means for the party.

Jeff Leigh-Jones, who escaped a modern day cult, joins Catrin Nye, the BBC Journalist whose new documentary uncovered how the organisation operated.

Today’s Newscast was presented Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cordelia Hemming and Rufus Gray. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The senior news editor was Sam Bonham.

Published on Wednesday, 5th April 2023.

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