Sarwar's partisan witch hunt would have done nothing to restore trust in Scottish politics. Instead, after multiple scandals, a broad, independent review of all party finances is required. The Greens' amendment secures this, ensuring that no party gets to throw stones while hiding in their glass houses, which will deliver real results rather than score cheap political points.
Blocking a targeted inquiry into Peter Murrell's crimes is a shameless act of self-preservation by the SNP and Scottish Greens. Combined, they used their numbers to kill the one probe that could expose how deep the rot goes. This move speaks louder than any denial and shows that the culture that let this scandal happen is clearly still running the show at Holyrood.
© 2026 Improve the News Foundation.
All rights reserved.
Version 7.6.4