Scotland’s former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has introduced she has break up from her husband, Peter Murrell.
Ms Sturgeon and Ms Murrell met through the SNP in 1988 and first turned a pair in 2003. They later married in July 2010 at Oran Mor in Glasgow.
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Ms Sturgeon with Mr Murrell following their marriage ceremony service at Oran Mor in Glasgow in 2010. Pic PA
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Mr Murrell giving Ms Sturgeon a kiss after she was voted in as first minister in 2014. Pic: PA
In a press release posted to Instagram tales, she wrote: “With a heavy heart I am confirming that Peter and I have decided to end our marriage.
“To all intents and functions we’ve got been separated for a while now and really feel it’s time to deliver others up to the mark with the place we’re.
“It goes with out saying that we nonetheless care deeply for one another, and all the time will.
“We will be making no further comment.”
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Ms Sturgeon saying the break up on Instagram
Ms Sturgeon unexpectedly introduced she was stepping down as Scotland’s first minister and SNP chief in February 2023 after succeeding Alex Salmond following the independence referendum in 2014.
Mr Murrell, who had been SNP chief govt since 2001, resigned from his publish the next month after taking duty for deceptive the media over celebration membership numbers amid the management race, which Humza Yousaf went on to win.
On the time, he mentioned: “While there was no intent to mislead, I accept that this has been the outcome.”
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Mr Murrell and Ms Sturgeon on the official opening of the Queensferry Crossing in 2017. Pic: PA
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Ms Sturgeon and Mr Murrell in 2019. Pic Reuters
In April 2023, Mr Murrell was arrested as a part of a probe into the SNP’s funding and funds. He was later charged with embezzling SNP funds in April final 12 months.
Ms Sturgeon and ex-party treasurer MSP Colin Beattie have additionally been arrested and launched with out cost as a part of Police Scotland’s long-running Operation Branchform.
The probe, which has been ongoing since July 2021, is linked to the spending of round £600,000 raised by SNP supporters to be earmarked for Scottish independence campaigning.
In September, it emerged senior officers had contacted the Crown Workplace and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) the month earlier than for “advice and guidance” on the subsequent steps within the investigation.
Meantime, Ms Sturgeon continues to disclaim any wrongdoing.
In an interview final month, the Glasgow Southside MSP mentioned she knew “nothing more” concerning the inquiry and was getting on with life “as best I can at the moment”.
