Joanna Cherry, a former SNP MP, says John Swinney should resign as SNP leader following an admission by Peter Murrell of embezzlement. Cherry makes the call after Murrell’s reported admission, which has renewed scrutiny of SNP finances and governance. In her comments, Cherry also argues that Stephen Flynn should replace Swinney as First Minister, linking the proposed leadership change to the party’s handling of the scandal.
The reports describe Cherry speaking publicly in the aftermath of Murrell’s admission and positioning Flynn as an alternative to lead Scotland’s government. The coverage focuses on the leadership implications of the embezzlement case, rather than providing additional new detail about the allegations themselves. The accounts align on the central points: Murrell’s admitted wrongdoing, Cherry’s demand for Swinney’s resignation, and her view that Flynn is the appropriate successor. No sources in the provided material include a response from Swinney, Flynn, or the SNP to Cherry’s remarks.
