Scottish Greens Co-Leader Deletes Praise for Former SNP Chief Executive Amid Scandal
Ross Greer deletes social media post from three years ago praising shamed SNP chief exec Peter Murrell for getting him a pay rise
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Ross Greer, co-leader of the Scottish Greens, deleted a social media post praising Peter Murrell after he pleaded guilty to embezzlement. Greer acknowledged that Murrell was not the person he believed him to be, despite previously appreciating his support during his employment at Yes Scotland.
- 01Ross Greer deleted a 2023 post praising Peter Murrell after Murrell's guilty plea for embezzling over £400,000.
- 02Greer initially praised Murrell for helping him secure a 25% pay rise during the independence referendum campaign.
- 03He expressed disappointment, stating Murrell 'wasn't the man I thought he was' and acknowledged the betrayal felt by those closer to him.
- 04Greer defended his party's stance against a Holyrood inquiry into the SNP scandal, asserting it was not the parliament's role.
- 05Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie criticized the Greens for prioritizing SNP protection over accountability to the public.
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Ross Greer, the co-leader of the Scottish Greens, has deleted a previous social media post in which he praised Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), after Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000. Greer had initially commended Murrell for helping him secure a 25% pay rise while he was working for Yes Scotland during the independence referendum. However, following Murrell's legal troubles, Greer stated that he was disappointed, remarking that Murrell was 'not the man I thought he was,' and noted that others who were closer to him felt betrayed. Greer also defended his party's decision to oppose a Holyrood inquiry into the SNP scandal, claiming that such investigations should be conducted by the Electoral Commission or the police, not the Scottish Parliament. This stance drew criticism from Scottish Labour's deputy leader, Jackie Baillie, who accused the Greens of prioritizing the SNP's interests over those of the Scottish public.
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The fallout from Murrell's actions and Greer's response may influence public perception of the Scottish Greens and their accountability to the electorate.
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