Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tells a court that she had no suspicion that personal items were being purchased using Scottish National Party (SNP) funds. Multiple reports say Sturgeon stated she was not aware of many of the items that Peter Murrell, a senior figure in the party at the time, had ordered or bought. The accounts describe Sturgeon’s position as one of limited knowledge about specific purchases, including the nature of items paid for through party resources.
The reports focus on Sturgeon’s testimony regarding what she understood during her time leading the party, and her claimed lack of awareness about particular transactions. They indicate that Sturgeon links her lack of concern to her stated unfamiliarity with the purchases in question. The coverage does not present new allegations as confirmed, but instead summarizes her claimed knowledge and intent—namely that she did not suspect personal spending involving SNP money.
Overall, the outlets agree on the central point: Sturgeon says she had no suspicion personal items were bought with SNP funds and that she was unaware of many of the specific items being purchased by Murrell.
