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Russell Findlay: “This affluent crook, along with Scotland's wealthy organised criminals, shouldn't get a single penny of taxpayers' money…”

On the recordOctober 4, 2026
This affluent crook, along with Scotland's wealthy organised criminals, shouldn't get a single penny of taxpayers' money to pay their lawyers.
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Russell Findlay
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

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Commenting on Peter Murrell's legal aid situation.

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