Former First Minister Lord Jack McConnell urges a joint parliamentary investigation into the Peter Murrell scandal, saying scrutiny should involve both Westminster and the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood). Multiple outlets report that McConnell backs a probe run jointly by corresponding parliamentary bodies—specifically the UK House of Commons Public Accounts Committee alongside the equivalent Scottish Parliament committee. The call centres on allegations and findings related to Murrell’s handling of funds, with reports describing concerns about embezzlement of SNP money. BBC News and other UK publications say McConnell supports a dual inquiry rather than a single-platform investigation, arguing that joint oversight would bring together responsibilities and expertise across the two parliaments. The Scotsman also reports McConnell views the matter as embarrassing internationally for Scotland, reinforcing the view that the issue warrants coordinated parliamentary attention. The outlets agree that McConnell’s proposal is for a collaborative inquiry framework between Holyrood and Westminster focused on Murrell’s alleged crimes and the misuse of party funds.