John Swinney, Scotland’s First Minister, faces questions in the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood) after the SNP’s former chief executive admits he embezzled £400,000 from the party. Both outlets report that the issue is raised during parliamentary scrutiny and that Swinney faces allegations tied to efforts described as trying to “shut down scrutiny” relating to the SNP and former party figure Peter Murrell. According to the reports, the background to the questions is the former chief executive’s admission, which adds to ongoing political attention around party finances and internal governance. The reports indicate that opposition or other critics use the admission to press the First Minister on accountability and oversight within the SNP. Swinney is questioned at Holyrood as the matter becomes part of wider debate over the handling of such concerns and the extent of transparency surrounding the party’s actions. The coverage focuses on the parliamentary exchange following the embezzlement admission, rather than on further new findings beyond the admitted amount.