John Swinney said "It was a terrible breach of trust and an overwhelming betrayal by the man entrusted to be the party's chief executive." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 23, 2026

It was a terrible breach of trust and an overwhelming betrayal by the man entrusted to be the party's chief executive.

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John Swinney

Scottish National Party

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Addressing the impact of Murrell's actions on the SNP.

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