It appears in politics, as in life, there’s no such thing as a free campervan. Today, Peter Murrell – the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party and husband of Nicola Sturgeon – has pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 from his party.

Earlier this year, Murrell had been accused of illicitly purchasing luxury goods – including jewellery, cosmetics, a Jaguar and a motorhome – worth just under £460,000. At the High Court in Edinburgh today it was revealed that this sum had been reduced to £400,310.65 after a deal was reached with prosecutors.

Murrell was remanded in........

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