This is a national scandal. Not only has Peter Murrell scammed SNP members, independence supporters, and potentially taxpayers, but now it seems he has scammed the legal aid system.
On the recordJune 7, 2026
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Jackie Baillie
Scottish Labour
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heraldscotland.comEditor's note · Context
Reacting to Peter Murrell's legal aid situation.
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