Peter Murrell is a Scottish political aide and the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland.
He was the Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from 1999 to 2022.
Murrell was born in Edinburgh in 1964. He studied at Craigmount High School and later at the University of Glasgow.
While running Alex Salmond’s Banff and Buchan constituency office he helped to organise SNP youth weekends.
He first met 18-year-old Nicola Sturgeon at one of these events in 1988.
Sturgeon and Murrell became a couple in 2003 and were married in July 2010 in Glasgow at Òran Mór.
Murrell joined the SNP in 1982 and was elected Membership Convener by the SNP Peterhead branch in 1989.
In the May 1992 local elections for Banff and Buchan District Council, Murrell was election agent for candidates in both the Longside/Rattray, and Buchanhaven/Catto wards.
In 1999, Murrell was appointed Chief Executive of the SNP. He held this position until 2022, when he resigned amid a row over membership figures.
During his tenure, the SNP won three consecutive general elections and became the largest party in the Scottish Parliament. Murrell was credited with helping the party to achieve these successes.
Murrell is also a controversial figure.
He has been accused of being too close to the SNP leadership and of being involved in party-political matters that should be handled by elected officials.
He has also been criticised for his handling of the SNP’s finances.
Peter Murrell net worth
Murrell’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be around £1 million.
His main source of income is his salary as the former Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish National Party (SNP).
He also earns money from speaking engagements and consultancy work.
In addition to his salary, Murrell has also earned money from speaking engagements and consultancy work.
He has spoken at a number of events on Scottish politics and has advised political parties and organizations on campaigning and strategy.
Peter Murrell arrest
Murrell was arrested on April 5, 2023, in connection with an investigation into the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) finances.
The SNP’s former chief executive was taken into police custody and questioned for over 12 hours before being released without charge.
The arrest came as a surprise to many, as Murrell had not been publicly linked to any wrongdoing.
However, the SNP has been under scrutiny for its finances for some time, and the arrest raised questions about the party’s transparency.
Sturgeon denied any knowledge of the arrest and said she would fully cooperate with the police investigation.
She also said that Murrell’s arrest would not affect her role as First Minister.
The SNP has been a dominant force in Scottish politics for decades, and the arrest of Murrell is a major blow to the party.
It remains to be seen what the long-term impact of the arrest will be, but it is sure to be a major focus of Scottish politics in the months and years to come.