Humza Yousaf says Nicola Sturgeon appeared “quite a broken woman” when discussing the confession of her former husband, Peter Murrell. Yousaf made the remarks in response to questions about Sturgeon’s account of events, including her statement that she was unaware of Murrell’s actions while he was involved with the SNP.
Yousaf also said he was “gobsmacked” when police raided SNP offices in 2023, shortly after he succeeded Sturgeon as SNP leader. The raid is referenced by multiple outlets as a key moment that shaped his reaction at the time.
Asked whether he believed Sturgeon’s version of events, Yousaf described her as a “person of great integrity,” indicating that he views her account positively. Across the reports, the common themes are Yousaf’s characterization of Sturgeon’s demeanour during discussions of Murrell’s confession, his reaction to the 2023 police raid, and his assertion that he considers Sturgeon credible.
