Former SNP chief executive bought motorhome and robotic lawnmower with party donations, court told

Peter Murrell bought a motorhome and luxury stationery using party donations, a court has heard (Jane Barlow/PA)

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a motorhome and robotic lawnmower with party donations, a court has heard.

On Tuesday the High Court in Edinburgh heard he embezzled £400,310.65 from the SNP’s principal bank account, “over which he had control”.