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Richard Bruce

@rickdebrux.bsky.social
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Ex Registered Nurse, Software Engineer, Computer Engineer. Now retired for 9 years. An Independent Scotland is my aim now, because it's normal.

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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 8h
Tories ban The National www.thenational.scot/news/2664119...
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Conservatives ban The National from Kemi Badenoch's Scottish press event
THE Conservative Party have today banned The National from attending a press meeting with Kemi Badenoch during her visit to Scotland – despite condemning Reform UK ...
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Hope, Again bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/10/03/h...
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Hope, Again
“I will build the Britain my dad wanted to see.” It’s certainly an upgrade from: “My dad was a toolmaker.” Andy Burnham’s barnstorming speech at Labour Party con…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Dear Mr Slaphead, Andy gets Scotland.😜 gregmoodie.com/dear-john/
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham appeared to lay down the conditions for a second Scottish independence referendum by saying the situation was the same as in Northern Ireland, where the Good Friday agreeme...
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
'most crass question ever' www.thenational.scot/news/2651684...
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Disbelief as BBC host asks John Swinney 'the most crass question ever'
THE BBC have been blasted after lining up three guests to slag off the SNP’s flagship food price cap policy – giving only the First Minister…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
US ‘get-out-of-jail card’ only serves to further embroil it in Iranian quagmire www.thenational.scot/politics/264...
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US 'get-out-of-jail card' only serves to further embroil it in Iranian quagmire
FIRST, it was bombs. Then came bribes in the shape of promised sanctions relief and billions of dollars in investment ...
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The BBC tries to bring Glasgow down and it seems to have failed. www.thenational.scot/news/2647277...
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Historian tears into BBC documentary for portraying Glasgow as 'backwater of drunks'
A LOCAL historian has torn into BBC Scotland’s documentary of Glasgow, saying the programme shows the broadcaster views the city as a “backwater…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
They won't silence The National. www.thenational.scot/politics/264...
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The far-right want to silence The National. We won't let them win.
How many times do you need to be called a "c***", "scum", "traitor" or "stupid bitch" before it becomes…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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Let us remember Anas Sarwar, the narcissist who presided over an era of failure
AFTER the last Holyrood election, I found myself in an oddly lonely position
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
All we are seeing is more of the same with a bit of musical chairs to try and distract us. www.thenational.scot/politics/264...
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Mhairi Black on why Andy Burnham's first week isn't convincing
IN his first week as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham is doing his best to appear to be taking a new path from that of his predecessor. However,…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
"Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences." Quite correct. www.thenational.scot/politics/264...
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Respecting freedom of speech does not mean a removal of consequences
REPORTS have been circulating of a teacher supposedly being sacked on the same day she told children that she opposes abortion. As a teacher, I am…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
"If mutiny’s ahead, Anas is no Fletcher Christian. And if it isn’t, the Good Ship Branch Office is clearly heading for the rocks. Time to launch the Lordly lifeboat." Nice one Lesley. www.thenational.scot/politics/264...
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Lesley Riddoch: Anas Sarwar fleeing Scottish Labour's sinking ship proves one thing
NUMBER 10 of the North – aye, it’s actually south for Scots, but whatever ...
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David Bruce 🇳🇬🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @dab13rp.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Between Alexander’s unusually supple brain shining forth, combined with charismatic and gifted speaker Sarwar’s astuteness, it really is unfathomable how labour did so badly in May…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Arise Lord Sarwar bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/07/21/a...
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Arise Lord Sarwar
Anas Sarwar, 2022: “The House of Lords, in its current form, as an institution has no place in 21st century politics. It is unacceptable…to have unelected representatives wielding such power.…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
"it’s time for place-based politics and letting Alexander’s Unusually Supple Brain shine. Onwards." Great stuff Mike! Douglas Alexander is back! bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/07/21/d...
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Douglas Alexander is back!
Douglas Alexander is back as Secretary of State for Scotland. The last time he was back was in 2023 when The Times and the Scotsman went to town on the Labour revival New Labour New Scotland New Br…
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Mike Small @bellacaledonia.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Douglas Alexander is back! Again. bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/07/21/d...
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Douglas Alexander is back!
Douglas Alexander is back as Secretary of State for Scotland. The last time he was back was in 2023 when The Times and the Scotsman went to town on the Labour revival New Labour New Scotland New Br…
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out 'further referendums' in calls with devolved leaders, Downing Street has said 👇 Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Broadcasting Scotland @broadcastingscotland.scot · 20/07/2026
Andy Burnham keeping Shabana Mahmood does not signal an end to UK government's xenophic anti-immigraton polices.
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The devolved nations are not 'regions'. Will Andy Burnham realise that? www.thenational.scot/politics/262...
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The devolved nations are not 'regions'. Will Andy Burnham realise that?
LABOUR’S first two years in government have been far from plain sailing. Let us remember that this is the party that was elected in 2024 ...
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
"Scots Active categorically rejects any attempt to portray us as Nazis, racists or extremists. Sieg Heil." 😱 www.thenational.scot/news/2628880...
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Reform MSP Thomas Kerr accepts invite to join 'fascist street patrol'
Reform UK's deputy Scottish leader Thomas Kerr is set to go on a 'vigilante' street patrol organised by a fascist anti-immigration…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
“This member of the ‘Old Boys Club’ has been spreading conspiracy theories on behalf of the late Alex Salmond since 2021 – and now he is telling more lies about me." www.thenational.scot/news/2628727...
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Nicola Sturgeon hits out at Tory MP over claim 'she's lying about husband's crimes'
A SENIOR Conservative politician has used special rules protecting MPs’ freedom of speech to level allegations of criminality at former first…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
On Abe, the Hand of God and Wonderwall bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/07/15/o...
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On Abe, the Hand of God and Wonderwall
Is ABE really immature? Possibly. Is watching it aggravate our southern neighbours and live rent-free in their minds extremely funny? Definitely. England, remarkably, are in the semi-finals of the …
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
"To be clear there is no ‘missing’ £1.5m, but what is missing is any explanation as to why it did not occur to those making the allegations, that the £1.5m represents spending by the campaign." www.thenational.scot/news/2627873...
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Yes Scotland chief executive issues statement on 'missing £1.5m' – read in full
THERE is no “missing £1.5 million” in the Yes Scotland accounts and former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell never had access to the campaign…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
From Russia with Hate bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/07/13/f...
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From Russia with Hate
As it emerges that Elon Musk’s family foundation took the far-right activist Tommy Robinson to Russia, for meetings with business and political figures and the rolling donations scandal threatens t…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
BREAKING: Canary debanked by Lloyds www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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BREAKING: Canary debanked by Lloyds
BREAKING: Lloyds have debanked the Canary with no warning or explanation, putting the outlet in severe financial crisis
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
"At this moment, we do not have enough cash to pay all our staff – again, because Lloyds is holding so much of our money." www.thenational.scot/news/2624070...
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'Outrage' as left-wing news outlet 'de-banked without explanation'
A left-wing news outlet has reportedly been de-banked by Lloyds Banking Group without explanation
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
"The signs point to Burnham quickly being revealed as yet another English politician who fails to grasp the political realities of Scotland and the nature of the United Kingdom as a supposedly voluntary union." www.thenational.scot/politics/262...
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The ‘north’ that Andy Burnham is supposedly king of is actually the south
WITH the imminent likely coronation of Andy Burnham as the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years, most of us will by now have pairs of socks…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
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'We are so happy you were here' – Glasgow Tartan Army fans stunned by kind gesture
A Glasgow man following Scotland at the World Cup was left speechless when a stranger paid his breakfast bill in New York and left a heartfelt note…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
"The only principle Starmer ever displayed as Prime Minister was his desire to save his own skin." www.thenational.scot/politics/262...
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Mhairi Black: If you think Keir Starmer was bad, what's ahead will be even worse
IN the week when Peter Murrell was sentenced to more than five years in jail, Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of 18 charges of child sexual abuse…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Scotland fan goes viral after ‘free Palestine’ shout at Israeli flag at World Cup www.thenational.scot/news/2623142...
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Scotland fan goes viral after ‘free Palestine’ shout at Israeli flag at World Cup
A Scotland fan who volunteered as a nurse in Gaza has gone viral for shouting "free Palestine" after spotting an Israeli flag at…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
"Good riddance, Sir Keir. " www.thenational.scot/politics/262...
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Good riddance to a Prime Minister who enabled genocide in Gaza
‘ISRAEL does have that right.” With these five words, Keir Starmer endorsed the siege of Gaza in October 2023. Not yet prime minister, the…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
“My first allegiance is, and always will be, the sovereign people of Scotland.” Lara Bird. Excellent. www.thenational.scot/news/2622380...
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SNP MP hits back as critics fume over finger-crossing during oath to king
A NEW SNP MP has hit back at critics enraged at her crossing her fingers while taking the oath of allegiance to the king ...
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
“Their energy transformed our city. Supporting the Glasgow Children’s Hospital is the least we can do to honor the friendship they extended to us.” www.thenational.scot/news/2622217...
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US city donates $10,500 to Scottish children's hospital in honour of Tartan Army
MORE than $10,000 has been donated to Glasgow Children’s Hospital by organisations across Rhode Island's Providence in a gesture of…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
“We want the Scots back.” Boston. www.thenational.scot/news/2622181...
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England fans 'kicked out' by Boston police as bars across the US city 'locked down'
BOSTON police have “kicked out” England fans and “locked down” bars across the city ahead of their team's World Cup clash, according to…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Legions of Scots then left the stadium, with the singing and laughter heard several streets away. www.thenational.scot/news/2622094...
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Commentators left in hysterics after Tartan Army celebrations take over baseball game
THOUSANDS of Tartan Army members took over a baseball game in Florida last night, where their celebrations inadvertently held up play after a…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
“This country is increasingly authoritarian as it is. Anyone calling for even more crackdowns is a much bigger threat than the aforementioned massive dickhead.” www.thenational.scot/news/2621823...
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London journalists fume as EU anthem blares over Keir Starmer's speech
WESTMINSTER journalists were left fuming after Keir Starmer’s resignation speech was “ruined” by a protester blasting the EU anthem.
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
“As I’ve heard thousands of times this week, no Scotland, no party.” www.thenational.scot/sport/262164...
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US senator raves about the Tartan Army, makes special 'proposition' amid Boston exit
Massachusetts state senator Feeney has urged the Tartan Army to make an annual return to Boston after hailing the impact of Scotland supporters on…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
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Owen Jones: Andy Burnham’s coup looms – but questions remain
ANDY Burnham has every reason to feel chipper. His victory over Reform UK in the Makerfield by-election was decisive ...
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Whitewashing Women’s History, Criminalising Peaceful Protest "The Suffragettes were angry and they were deliberately violent. " bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/06/19/w...
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Whitewashing Women’s History, Criminalising Peaceful Protest
The retrospective sanitisation of the Suffragettes’ movement and tactics is a warping of history used as an attack on democracy today. Donna McLean kicks off her new column investigating this…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
FINALLY, with a little help from their Holyrood friends, the SNP found the right solution to the Peter Murrell question. www.thenational.scot/politics/261...
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As they footer around the edges of our democracy, I’m getting weary…
FINALLY, with a little help from their Holyrood friends, the SNP found the right solution to the Peter Murrell question.
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
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Elvis, Murrell and the strange spending habits of embezzlers
I THOUGHT it must be a false memory or an apocryphal story – but I finally tracked the press cuttings down this week. Julie Walls was a cashier…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
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Owen Jones: Nigel Farage is reaping the ‘whitelash’ that Brexit has sown
BACK then, it was called the “white backlash”.
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Oor Blaze fae Skye 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @blazespage.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
I know, it seems sad, but ive wrapped a pillow in a black bath towel and I can just about convince myself in my peripheral vision that my boy is on his bed, beside my bed....as always. Whatever helps me through this I guess.
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
“nine out of ten people would have cancelled in the circumstances but this person didn’t cancel". www.thenational.scot/news/2614810...
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Nicola Sturgeon says she was ‘deceived, misled and betrayed’ by Peter Murrell
In her first public appearance since her ex-husband Peter Murrell was convicted on Monday of embezzling £400,000 of SNP funds, former first…
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
"But his stupidity and criminality do not – and will never – make her guilty of something that she simply did not do." www.thenational.scot/politics/261...
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Misogyny laid bare in response to Peter Murrell plea
As an SNP member of many years, I am deeply saddened and angered by the actions of Peter Murrell
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
That’s the most cat thing ever, with sass. 😹
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Broadcasting Scotland @broadcastingscotland.scot · 25/05/2026
Police Scotland statement on Peter Murrell conviction. Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Houston said Peter Murrell had "abused his privileged position with access to Scottish National Party funds to divert cash into his own accounts and bankroll the lavish lifestyle he craved but could not afford."
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Gavin Williamson @soosider3.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Have to say I was expecting this, given the extent of investigation (Police dont use resources unless they strongly suspect wrong doing) "Embezzlement"is not theft it is accountancy malpractice. Above all remember the victim in this is actually the SNP www.thenational.scot/news/2613588...
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Former SNP chief Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzlement charges
FORMER SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party.
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
The judge, Lord Young, told Murrell when reading out his guilty plea: "Your actions involve a gross breach of trust." www.thenational.scot/news/2613588...
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Former SNP chief Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzlement charges
FORMER SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party.
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Richard Bruce @rickdebrux.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Celtic Alliances bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/05/24/c...
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