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Humza Yousaf says Peter Murrell deserves ‘hefty’ sentence for embezzlement

Former Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf has called for a "hefty" jail sentence for Peter Murrell, the ex-chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), who pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the party. Yousaf stated Murrell's actions undermined his short-lived tenure in office and betrayed colleagues, expressing shock at Murrell's luxury spending including £2,618 salt and pepper grinders, while current first minister John Swinney has refused to comment until court proceedings conclude.

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Humza Yousaf says Peter Murrell deserves ‘hefty’ sentence for embezzlement

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Humza Yousaf says Peter Murrell deserves ‘hefty’ sentence for embezzlement

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